HEARTLAND FOCUS 2000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : FOCUS | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1999-07-19 - 1999-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V346000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-12-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-03 | Date Added to Database: 1999-12-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28958 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURS, CORROSION IN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP AND CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL OPERATION OR PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Consequence:
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE "WITH A NEW CABLE THAT INCORPORATES A GLASS-FILLED END CAP" AND INSPECT THE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL CORROSION. SERVOS WITH EVIDENCE OF CORROSION WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 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'. |
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