FORD AEROSTAR 1997: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V425000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-02-23 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-01-02 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-14 - 1997-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S56
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.
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'.
