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1999 Ford F Super Duty recall: vehicle speed control

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 2, 1998. It covers about 19,187 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,187
reported
Dec 2, 1998
owners notified
Dec 28, 1998
related complaints
4

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and can freeze at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below. The ice could prevent the accelerator from returning 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 98V304000

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 98V304000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F Super Duty vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 98V304000, reported on December 2, 1998, covers about 19,187 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V304000?

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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