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
- Ford F Super Duty 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about acceleration problems.
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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