Recall
Ford Ranger — 95V231001
NHTSA ID
95V231001
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1995-12-05
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
26,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.