Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Minivans Equipped With 3.0L Engines. An Accelerator Cable Was Kinked During Installation, Causing The Core Wires To Eventually Fray.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROSTAR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
00V425000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
This Could Increase The FriCTIon In The Cable, Causing The Throttle To Be Slow To Return To Idle. This Condition Could Result In A Stuck Throttle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Accelerator Cable.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960814
End Of Manufacture
19970822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36500
Date Owners Notified
20010223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20001226
Make Campaign Number
00S56