The problem
The dust tube portion of the accelerator cable assembly on the involved vehicles may bind due to improper crimping of the cable assembly during manufacture. As a result, the return rate of the throttle may be slowed or the throttle may be prevented from closing properly. In this condition, a vehicle speed of 30 t0 40 mph could be maintained without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if neccessary, will replace the accelerator cable assembly, without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: fuel; accelerator cables.Consequences of defect: loss of vehicle speed control could result and couldlead to an accident.
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 77V196000.
- 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.