VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Ford Motor Company – FORD/THROTTLE CABLE
| Report Received Date | 12/08/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97V225000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 38000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V225000) |
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