Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V353000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V353000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3 Includes 529,719 affected units, Speed Control Cable Connector Interference, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3
Defect Summary
Ford motor company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control manufactured from october 22, 1999, through january 23, 2004. inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. this risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. the safety recall began august 3, 2012. remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-august 2012. until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.