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NHTSARecalled Dec 26, 2000 · #00V425000

FORD/ACCELERATOR CABLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY. THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.

Product details

Product
FORD/ACCELERATOR CABLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.

View the official CPSC notice