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  Defect Investigation of Alleged Loss Of Throttle Control

Investigation of Alleged Loss Of Throttle Control

Subject: Alleged loss of throttle control
Components covered:
  • Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Aug. 31, 1998. It was closed on Sep. 30, 1999. The details of information and data evaluated during this investigation are stated in the engineering analysis closing report, dated September 30, 1999. A safety-related defect trend resulting from interference by the floor mat with proper operation of the throttle in the subject vehicles was not identified during the course of the ea, and the invrestigation has been closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that no safety-related defect exists. The agency will continue to monitor future complaints on this issue to identify any increasing trend of occurrence, and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1997 Ford F-150
  • 1998 Ford F-150

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