1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 1, 1998. It covers about 6,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,000
- reported
- Sep 1, 1998
- owners notified
- Sep 21, 1998
- related complaints
- 125
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A dash insulator retainer clip was not fully assembled to the accelerator cable dash fitting. The clip can disengage from the accelerator cable and fall into the accelerator pedal arm pivot area.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the engine may not fully return to idle. Also, the insulator may not stay in the intended location and could interfere with the accelerator cable.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles to ensure proper installation of the accelerator cable clip, and re-install if needed.
Recall number 98V204000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1999 1999
- Mercury Sable 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 125 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 98V204000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 98V204000, reported on September 1, 1998, covers about 6,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V204000?
Dealers will inspect these vehicles to ensure proper installation of the accelerator cable clip, and re-install if needed.
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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