FORD F-250 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V101000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-07-15 | 1994-05-25 | 1994-06-20 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1994-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 900
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED "SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL." THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; IGNITION; ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THAT INCLUDES THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIVE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND OVER 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
