Ford 1999–2000 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled September 20, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V265000 · Ford
Hazard
A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
Units
10,537 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
Product
Ford F SUPER DUTY
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →