Recall 94V101000
Electrical System › Ignition › Module — Ford · reported 25 May 1994 · 900 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; IGNITION; ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THAT INCLUDES THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIVE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND OVER 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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