Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With The TrAction Control Option. The Throttle Cables Were Damaged During Vehicle Assembly Leading To Fraying Or Separation Of The Throttle Cable.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V225000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Prevent The Engine From Returning To Idle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Cable With A Revised Design That Is Less Susceptible To Bending Or Kinking During Installation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19940418
End Of Manufacture
19960815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38000
Date Owners Notified
19980113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19971208