MERCURY COUGAR 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V194000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-17 | 1999-07-20 | 1999-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-16 - 1998-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S19
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 159565
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE STICKING, BINDING, OR CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPM.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT HAS A FLARED CONDUIT SLEEVE END AND MOLDED ON END FITTING.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 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'.
