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.