Recall number R/1999/021

There are 5363 FORD vehicles affected by the recall R/1999/021.

This recall was issued on April 6th, 1999 and all the details of this FORD recall (R/1999/021 - THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/1999/021

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

1999-04-06

Reason for concern

THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED

Reason for recall

Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

Remedy

Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FORD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FORD service.

Number of affected FORD cars

5363

FORD vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
EXPLORER	Various (American format) to	1996-05-01 to 1999-03-31
F SERIES
MOUNTAINEER		1996-05-01 to 1999-03-31
MUSTANG		1996-05-01 to 1999-03-31
RANGER		1996-05-01 to 1999-03-31