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1999 Ford F Super Duty recall: cables

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 1, 1998. It covers about 3,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,500
reported
Apr 1, 1998
owners notified
May 13, 1998
related complaints
4

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below, can freeze. The ice could prevent the accelerator from return to idle.
Risk
Increased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.

Recall number 98V070000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about acceleration problems.

1999 Ford F Super Duty

Questions about recall 98V070000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F Super Duty cables?

Yes. Recall 98V070000, reported on April 1, 1998, covers about 3,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V070000?

Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised 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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