Recall 02V-117
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 Ford Focus SVT: Vehicle speed control (cruise control).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-117
- Reported
- April 18, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 534 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles built with manual transaxles, there is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released.
The risk
If this condition were to occur, it may be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.
The fix
Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. Owner notification began april 25, 2002. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus SVT 2002