FORD MUSTANG 1978: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V196000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | MUSTANG | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-12-14 | 1977-11-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1977-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 154
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DUST TUBE PORTION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BIND DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMPING OF THE CABLE ASSEMBLY DURING MANUFACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE RETURN RATE OF THE THROTTLE MAY BE SLOWED OR THE THROTTLE MAY BE PREVENTED FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. IN THIS CONDITION, A VEHICLE SPEED OF 30 T0 40 MPH COULD BE MAINTAINED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECCESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR CABLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL COULD RESULT AND COULDLEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
