NHTSA Recall 96V251000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V251000; Date: Dec. 18, 1996
This ice can cause the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated. Under such conditions, the vehicle stopping distances would be increased possibly resulting in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford F-150
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 22,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, michigan (upper peninsula), new york, maine, vermont, and new hampshire. Operation at highway speeds during extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, can result in ice forming in the throttle body of the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a foam insulating sleeve on the line from the pcv to the hose fitting on the throttle plate.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 20, 1997. Note: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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 1997
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