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Component: FUEL: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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| ID: 95V231000 (1993 FORD TRUCK RANGER) |
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Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
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Description:
Recall: 1993 Ford Ranger
Component: FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V231000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26000Summary:
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.
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN
ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3L ENGINE BUILT
AT THE EDISON, LOUISVILLE AND TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND CURRENTLY
REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA,
WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN (UPPER PENINSULA), NEW YORK, MAINE, VERMONT AND NEW
HAMPSHIRE.
NOTE: 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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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