Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
99V265000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/02/1998 to 08/05/1999V (Vehicle)1053710/11/1999MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/20/199910/18/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: super duty trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with 5.4l manual transmission powertrains. the accelerator cable core wire can wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end. this could also lead to wear or separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Consequence SummaryA stuck throttle could adversely affect vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.
NotesOwner notification began october 11, 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).
98V304000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/05/1998 to 11/09/1998V (Vehicle)1918712/28/1998MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/02/199812/02/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home chassis. the accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. water can accumulate in the end fitting and can freeze at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below. the ice could prevent the accelerator from returning to idle.
Consequence SummaryIncreased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
NotesOwner notification began december 28,1998.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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
98V070000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1997 to 03/12/1998V (Vehicle)350005/13/1998MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/01/199804/09/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home chassis. the accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. water can accumulate in the end fitting and at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below, can freeze. the ice could prevent the accelerator from return to idle.
Consequence SummaryIncreased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
NotesOwner notification began may 13, 1998.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).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1285706/01/1999606911Information regarding floorpan vibration during part-throttle acceleration. *tt09/07/1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
0026112/25/2000616826Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, or 6.8l engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in cold ambient temperatures. *tt03/13/2001
1177508/01/1998615275Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3l dit may exhibit a lack of power, poor fuel economy, malfunction indicator light on, no / hard start or runs rough after driving in normal rain conditions. *tt01/10/2001
465708/01/1998615193Some trucks equipped with the 7.3l dit may exhibit a lack of power, poor fuel economy, malfunction indicator lamp light on, no / hard start or runs rough after driving in normal rain conditions. *tt01/03/2001

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/01/2011106000
 Ford f-250 super duty pick up truck caught fire while sitting in garage. insurance vehicle arson investigator detemined cruise control switch component was source of ignition in fire. half my house burned down as a result of fire.
01/01/19011
 1999 motorhome ford f super duty speed control sensor was disconnected by ford. customer stated that they disconnected the speed sensor due to not having the parts to fix it. *kb the consumer stated he had the same problem 3 years with the speed control recall and the part never come in. *jb
2
 Recall repairs (98s33) and (99s09) can not be completed due to lack of parts (components: accelerator cable and speed cruise control). mjs
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
2
 Recall repairs (98s33) and (99s09) can not be completed due to lack of parts (components: accelerator cable and speed cruise control). mjs
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
09/12/20071
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f super duty. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 99v265000 (vehicle speed control) in september of 2007. the cruise control was deactivated in either december of 2007 or january of 2008 to avoid a potential fire as described in the notice. the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable, but would arrive in december of 2007. he called the dealer again in january of 2008 and was informed that the parts were still unavailable. in march, he was informed that a dealer had the parts and was advised to bring his vehicle. once he arrived, the dealer informed him that they had the wrong part and could not perform the repair. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 42,000.

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