Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Built With Manual Transaxles, There Is The Potential For The Speed Control Cable To Hang Up At The Throttle Body Bracket During High, Wide Open Throttle Operation, Preventing The Throttle From Returning To The Closed Position When The Accelerator Is Released.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FOCUS SVT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V117000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Were To Occur, It May Be Necessary To Depress The Clutch And Apply The Brake To Bring The Vehicle To A Stop.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Body And Check For Proper Operation. Owner Notification Began April 25, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20011106
End Of Manufacture
20020408
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
534
Date Owners Notified
20020425
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20020418
Make Campaign Number
02S37