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1977 FORD CAR & TRUCK VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1977-1978 F150
1977-1978 F250
1977-1978 F350
1977-1978 E250
1977-1978 E350
1977-1978 Ford
1977-1978 Lincoln
1977-1978 Mark V
1977-1978 Mercury |
| Units
affected: |
16000 |
| Recall
Number: |
77V161000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
October 18, 1977 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Vehicle Speed Control |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
September 23, 1977 |
| Summary:
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Some of the involved
vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain
circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open. |
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Consequence: |
In the event of throttle
sticking, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the accelerator
pedal is released. Continuous acceleration could occur without warning
and lead to a loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: the
likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding full or
nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high
acceleration or full power operations. |
| Remedy:
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Dealer will inspect and, if
necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner. |
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Note:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460
cid engines. |
