1998-1999 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar and others recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 20, 1999. It covers about 159,565 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 159,565
- reported
- Jul 20, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 17, 1999
- related complaints
- 78
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior. This burr could fray the core wire resulting in the accelerator not returning to idle when the accelerator is released.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine RPM.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised accelerator cable that has a flared conduit sleeve end and molded on end fitting.
Recall number 99V194000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1998 1998
- Mercury Cougar 1999 1999
- Mercury Mystique 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 78 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 99V194000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 99V194000, reported on July 20, 1999, covers about 159,565 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V194000?
Dealers will install a revised accelerator cable that has a flared conduit sleeve end and molded on end fitting.
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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