Make : FORD | Model : F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19940201 - 19940301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V101000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940715 | Date Received by ODI: 19940525 | Date Added to Database: 19940620 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 900 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
||
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
||
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. |
||
Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |