Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V117000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V117000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 534 affected units, FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles built with manual transaxles, there is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. owner notification began april 25, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V117000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-04-18T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/speed control cable
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 534

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S37
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles built with manual transaxles, there is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released.
Consequence Summary: If this condition were to occur, it may be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. owner notification began april 25, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ngpt_nsr5.3fq3
NHTSA ID: 02V117000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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