Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #82V087000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V087000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 149 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:RIGID, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Under certain tolerance conditions, the accelerator rod may come into contact with the accelerator return spring bracket, creating the possibility of a momentary delay in the return of the accelerator linkage to the idle position. This condition is more likely to occur at 3/4 throttle because clearance between the accelerator rod and bracket is at a minimum at this point.
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a new accelerator return spring bracket without charge to owner.