Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V280000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V280000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 448,005 affected units, FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V280000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2003-08-05T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/speed control cable

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 448,005

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03S03

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.

Consequence Summary: The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V280000

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