1997 FORD AEROSTAR RECALL - #00V425000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD AEROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/14/1996 - 8/22/1997 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/23/2001 |
| # Affected |
36,500 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1997 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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