VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES
— Recall Campaign #00V425000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 36,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V425000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 26, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V425000 |
| Units affected: | 36,500 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).