Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V192000

Vehicle speed control: cables

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-08-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V192000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-24
Owners notified
1998-08-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY NOT HAVE FULLY SEATED INTO THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. IF THE CABLE IS NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THIS BRACKET, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRACKET.

Safety risk

A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RETAINING CLIP TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE FITTING AT THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET.

Notes

FORD IS NOTIFYING DEALERS ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 11, 1998.THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOT YET BEEN RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-1501999
Ford F-2501999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.