FORD EXPLORER 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V280000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-08-29 | 2003-08-05 | 2003-08-07 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-05 - 2000-12-24
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03S03
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 448005
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 03S03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
