Electrical system: ignition: module
- Component
- Electrical system: ignition: module
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 900
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1994-05-25
- Owners notified
- 1994-07-15
Defect description
IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.