The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
The risk
A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
Contacts
Ford is notifying dealers on or about august 11, 1998. These vehicles have not yet been released for sale to the public.
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 98V192000.
- 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.