Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V194000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/14/1997 to 04/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 159565 | 08/17/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/20/1999 | 07/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine rpm. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a revised accelerator cable that has a flared conduit sleeve end and molded on end fitting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 13454 | 11/01/1999 | 614622 | Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt | 11/28/2000 | |
| 7430 | 11/01/1999 | 610817 | Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 5203 | 12/01/1998 | 615335 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 13866 | 02/01/2000 | 612464 | Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| 8128 | 02/01/2000 | 612319 | Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. the idle speed may also remain slightly higher or lower than desired when this noise is present. | 06/07/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 12917 | 07/01/1999 | 610746 | Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module reconfiguration method. *tt | 05/12/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA00025 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/04/2000 | 01/25/2001 | FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SQ98002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/27/1998 | 07/31/1998 | FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4 | ||
| Ford issued a tsb informing dealers of a possible problem related to the inner fuel tank weld that may interfere with the proper operation of the fuel tank float assembly | ||||||
| PE00027 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/10/2000 | 10/04/2000 | FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING | ||
| Allege that when refueling gasoline spits back from the fuel filler pipe. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rpm's revved, but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop where the overdrive servo piston seal and o ring was replaced. five weeks later, while traveling 50 mph, the same incident occurred. the vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and it has not been seen by a mechanic. *ak | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1998 mercury mystique. the vehicle recently began running abnormally. so in inspection of this, i discovered that the vehicles acceleration is being raised without me even touching the gas. i was on the road and my vehicle was speeding up on it's own and i couldn't figure out why. it seems as if the cruise control is constantly on or something. *nm | |||
| 07/17/2000 | |||
| While driving speedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. dealer is replacing the speed sensor.*ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle. nlm | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle expereinced sudden acceleration when approaching a curve prior to recall notice 99v-194, vehicle also experienced blow out of right side tires only. nlm | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealership. was informed by mechanic no parts were available. contacted dealership later & given same information. was informed will call when parts were available. owner is upset. *ak | |||
| Manufacturer is not producing the parts to repair nhtsa recall 99v19400/mfr recall 99s19, throttle linkages and control. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v194000/ mfr recall 99s19, dealer stated no parts available, ford has yet to contact dealer regarding recall. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard. also, transmission is slipping, and consumer can't shift the gears. in addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 08/24/1998 | |
| Brakes failed causing consumer to hit car in front of him resulting in injuries, possibility of cruise control not disengaging. nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/25/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Recall 99v194000. while driving accelerator stuck. vehicle had been repaired under mentioned recall prior to incident. dealer has since inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. *ak *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 08/18/1999 | |||
| Recall # 99v194000 ford/throttle cable; owner has been waiting for recall to be performed since august, 99. dealer does not have parts to correct recall. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealer to set appointment. was informed that no parts were available. been checking off & on since. received another notice for same recall. still no parts. afraid to drive vehicle. manufacturer not sending parts for repair of throttle cable. *ak | |||