1990-1991 Ford F600, Ford F700 and others recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 1, 1991. It covers about 1,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,400
- reported
- May 1, 1991
- owners notified
- Jun 12, 1991
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The throttle cable which runs from the accelerator to the governor assembly housing may have been kinked during assembly, causing excessive wear of the cable housing inner lining. This could result in either fracture or sticking of the cable.
- Risk
- If the throttle cable fractures, engine speed will returnto idle. If the cable jams or sticks, the engine will remain at the speed atwhich it was running when the jamming occurred. A stuck throttle could result inloss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the governor assemblies, which include the throttle cable.
Recall number 91V071000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 91V071000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Ford F600, Ford F700 and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 91V071000, reported on May 1, 1991, covers about 1,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V071000?
Replace the governor assemblies, which include the throttle 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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