2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC RECALL - #03V280000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/24/1999 - 7/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/2003 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/29/2003 |
| # Affected |
448,005 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED. |
| Consequences |
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 03S03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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