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Recall 90V-044

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 Ford Ranger: Vehicle speed control.

At a glance

Campaign number
90V-044
Reported
March 1, 1990
Vehicles affected
4,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal.

The risk

Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.

The fix

Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: light truck with 4.0 liter engine.

Affected vehicles