2000 Ford Focus recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 3, 1999. It covers about 28,958 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,958
- reported
- Dec 3, 1999
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 1999
- related complaints
- 170
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
- Risk
- A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
Recall number 99V346000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 170 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 99V346000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford Focus vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 99V346000, reported on December 3, 1999, covers about 28,958 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V346000?
Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
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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