Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)

Date Announced

NOV 28, 2000

Vehicles Affected

100,500

Ford Recall #

00S46

NHTSA Campaign #

00V395000

Summary

Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.

Actions

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

Documents (5)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Fax Acknowledgement