FORD FOCUS 2000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V302000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-12 | 2000-10-12 | 2000-10-24 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-08 - 2000-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S30
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. 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'.
