FORD F SUPER DUTY 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V265000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F SUPER DUTY | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-10-11 | 1999-09-20 | 1999-10-18 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-02 - 1999-08-05
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S27
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10537
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 1999.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'.
