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Ford Ranger Recall 90V044: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 90V044, reported March 1, 1990, 4,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V044FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THROTTLE LEVER MAY CONTACT THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE, WITH POTENTIAL FOR THROTTLE REMAINING OPEN FOLLOWING RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Risk
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION COULD CREATE LACK OF CONTROLAND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE AIR INLET TUBE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCK WITH 4.0 LITER ENGINE.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger1990