Recall
Ford Aerostar — 00V425000
NHTSA ID
00V425000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2000-12-26
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Units Affected
36,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00S56
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
Consequence
THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.