Defect Description For Recall
The Throttle Cable Which Runs From The Accelerator To The Governor Assembly Housing May Have Been Kinked During Assembly, Causing Excessive Wear Of The Cable Housing Inner Lining. This Could Result In Either Fracture Or Sticking Of The Cable.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F800
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
91V071000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Throttle Cable Fractures, Engine Speed Will Returnto Idle. If The Cable Jams Or Sticks, The Engine Will Remain At The Speed Atwhich It Was Running When The Jamming Occurred. A Stuck Throttle Could Result Inloss Of Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Governor Assemblies, Which Include The Throttle Cable.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19901101
End Of Manufacture
19910301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1400
Date Owners Notified
19910612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19910501