- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Problem
- FRICTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERAT0R LEVER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULATOR LEVER CAN RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO LEVERS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE.
- Risk
- THIS INTERFERENCE CAN PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULATOR LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL AND POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC; LEVER AND LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND COWL-CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 160 HORSEPOWER FD-1060 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford B600 | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Ford F600 | 1993 |