1990 Ford Ranger recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 1989. It covers about 4,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,000
- reported
- Dec 22, 1989
- owners notified
- Dec 11, 1989
- related complaints
- 13
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with the potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal from the full-throttle postion in trucks with 4.0 l engines.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.
Recall number 89V234000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 1990 1990
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 89V234000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Ford Ranger vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 89V234000, reported on December 22, 1989, covers about 4,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 89V234000?
Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.
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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