Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With Speed Control And 4.0L Sohc Engines, If The Strand Cover On The Speed Control Cable Becomes Flared At The End, The Speed Control Cable May Bind When The Speed Control Is Activated.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
EXPLORER SPORT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V280000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
The Throttle Return Spring Force May Not Be Sufficient To Overcome The Binding Condition When The Speed Control Is Disengaged. Braking FunCTIon Would Be Maintained Though Stopping Distances May Be Increased.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Speed Control Cable And, If Necessary, Replace It. Owner Notification Began August 29, 2003. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990924
End Of Manufacture
20000731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
448005
Date Owners Notified
20030829
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20030805
Make Campaign Number
03S03