| Make : FORD | Model : F SUPER DUTY | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19980102 - 19990805 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V265000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991011 | Date Received by ODI: 19990920 | Date Added to Database: 19991018 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S27 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10537 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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