Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V007000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 45,000 affected units, FORD/THROTTLE ICING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2l engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine, michigan, idaho, wyoming, south dakota, colorado, nebraska, kansas, iowa, missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and massachusetts. the throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees fahrenheit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V007000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-01-21T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/throttle icing
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 45,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97S96
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2l engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine, michigan, idaho, wyoming, south dakota, colorado, nebraska, kansas, iowa, missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and massachusetts. the throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees fahrenheit.
Consequence Summary: Increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance could result.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 98V007000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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