The problem
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with 3.0L engines. An accelerator cable was kinked during installation, causing the core wires to eventually fray.
The risk
This could increase the friction in the cable, causing the throttle to be slow to return to idle. This condition could result in a stuck throttle.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.
Contacts
Owner notification began february 23, 2001. 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 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V425000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.