| Vehicle |
1997 FORD F-150 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/26/1995 - 7/8/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/15/1997 |
| # Affected |
22,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN (UPPER PENINSULA), NEW YORK, MAINE, VERMONT, AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, CAN RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE. |
| Consequences |
THIS ICE CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES WOULD BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FOAM INSULATING SLEEVE ON THE LINE FROM THE PCV TO THE HOSE FITTING ON THE THROTTLE PLATE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 20, 1997. NOTE: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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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