NHTSA Recall 02V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V266000; Date: Oct. 2, 2002
This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Taurus; 2001 Ford Taurus; 2002 Ford Taurus; 2000 Mercury Sable; 2001 Mercury Sable; 2002 Mercury Sable
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 369,614
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.
How to Fix:
Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. Owner notification began October 28, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 2002
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