The problem
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
The risk
This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised governor lever with a stainless steel swivel. Also letters will be sent to vehicle owners that have the same vehicles but do not have a ford installed hand throttle advising them that they may require service if they have had an after market hand throttle installed.
Contacts
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: trucks, chassis-cabs and cowl-chassis vehicles with inline fuel injection pump equipped fd-1060 or fd-1460 engines and hand throttles. Note: the vehicle brakes are capable of overriding the engine power and bringing the vehicle to a stop. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonablet ime, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 95V143000.
- 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.