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  Defect Investigation of Brake/accel Pedal Separation

Investigation of Brake/accel Pedal Separation

Subject: Brake/accel pedal separation
Components covered:
  • Service brakes, hydraulic
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Mar. 15, 2002. It was closed on Oct. 22, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Allege that some pedal clusters may have been produced with the brake pedal substantially closer to the accelerator pedal than specified by Ford.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2000 Ford Taurus
  • 2001 Ford Taurus
  • 2000 Mercury Sable
  • 2001 Mercury Sable

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