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Ford Recall : Ford/Throttle Cable
1996 Ford Contour
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Vehicle Speed Control — Cables
Date Announced
DEC 08, 1997
Vehicles Affected
38,000
NHTSA Campaign #
97V225000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
Actions
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Documents (1)
Recall Document