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Recall 98V-204

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Taurus and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control.

At a glance

Campaign number
98V-204
Reported
September 1, 1998
Vehicles affected
6,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A dash insulator retainer clip was not fully assembled to the accelerator cable dash fitting. The clip can disengage from the accelerator cable and fall into the accelerator pedal arm pivot area.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the engine may not fully return to idle. Also, the insulator may not stay in the intended location and could interfere with the accelerator cable.

The fix

Dealers will inspect these vehicles to ensure proper installation of the accelerator cable clip, and re-install if needed.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification is expected to begin september 21, 1998.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles