FORD F800 1990: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F800 | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-06-12 | 1991-05-01 | 1991-05-15 |
Production Dates: 1990-11-01 - 1991-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE.
IF THE THROTTLE CABLE FRACTURES, ENGINE SPEED WILL RETURNTO IDLE. IF THE CABLE JAMS OR STICKS, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SPEED ATWHICH IT WAS RUNNING WHEN THE JAMMING OCCURRED. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLIES, WHICH INCLUDE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH 7.0 LITER GASOLINE ENGINES.
