Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V302000 Reported October 12, 2000

Ford/speed control cable

Ford Motor Company · Vehicle Speed Control · 28,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V302000
Manufacturer Campaign
00S30
Manufacturer
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
28,800
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. a speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.

Safety Consequence

A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. owner notification began october 12, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V302000 or campaign 00S30.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V302000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V302000?

NHTSA recall 00V302000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 12, 2000. It addresses: Ford/speed control cable. The recall affects approximately 28,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V302000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S30. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.