Recall 98V-192
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford F-150 and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control (cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-192
- Reported
- August 24, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
The risk
A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford is notifying dealers on or about august 11, 1998.these vehicles have not yet been released for sale to the public.
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1999
- Ford F-250 1999