Defect Description For Recall
As A Result Of Inherent Vibration In These Engines, The Throttle Return Springs Can Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CF8000
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V160000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
If One Of The Two Return Springs Fractures While Thevehicle Is Being Driven, A Substantial ReduCTIon In Accelerator Pedal Effortwould Be Felt. If The Second Spring Also Fractures, The Throttle Would Notreturn To Idle Position And Can Result In Increased Engine Speed And Thepossibility Of Loss Of Vehicle Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
The Throttle Return Control System With The Coil Torsion Spring Design Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19920301
End Of Manufacture
19930501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20000
Date Owners Notified
19931223
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19930927