1997 Ford Aerostar recall: cables
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 26, 2000. It covers about 36,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,500
- reported
- Dec 26, 2000
- owners notified
- Feb 23, 2001
- related complaints
- 9
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with 3.0l engines. An accelerator cable was kinked during installation, causing the core wires to eventually fray.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new accelerator cable.
Recall number 00V425000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Aerostar 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 00V425000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford Aerostar cables?
Yes. Recall 00V425000, reported on December 26, 2000, covers about 36,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V425000?
Dealers will install a new accelerator cable.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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