NHTSA Recall 03V280000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V280000; Date: Aug. 5, 2003
The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Explorer; 2000 Ford Explorer; 2001 Ford Explorer; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 1999 Mercury Mountaineer; 2000 Mercury Mountaineer; 2001 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 448,005
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4. 0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s03. Customers can 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: Aug 29, 2003
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