1997 Ford F-150 recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 1996. It covers about 22,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,000
- reported
- Dec 18, 1996
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 221
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, michigan (upper peninsula), new york, maine, vermont, and new hampshire. Operation at highway speeds during extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, can result in ice forming in the throttle body of the engine.
- Risk
- This ice can cause the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated. Under such conditions, the vehicle stopping distances would be increased possibly resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a foam insulating sleeve on the line from the pcv to the hose fitting on the throttle plate.
Recall number 96V251000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 221 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 96V251000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford F-150 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 96V251000, reported on December 18, 1996, covers about 22,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V251000?
Dealers will install a foam insulating sleeve on the line from the pcv to the hose fitting on the throttle plate.
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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