Recall 03V280000: 1999–2001 Mercury Mountaineer and 3 other models

Report received

Aug 5, 2003

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

448,005vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.

Possible consequence

The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Ford Explorer1,348 complaints
• 2000 Ford Explorer952 complaints
• 2001 Ford Explorer375 complaints
• 2001 Ford Explorer Sport188 complaints
• 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac167 complaints
• 1999 Mercury Mountaineer151 complaints
• 2000 Mercury Mountaineer123 complaints
• 2001 Mercury Mountaineer22 complaints