TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE ENGINE RPMS WERE STUCK AT 4,000. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY TURNING THE IGNITION OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A ME…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE ENGINE RPMS WERE STUCK AT 4,000. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY TURNING THE IGNITION OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 125,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ACTIVATED AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE. THE PLASTIC SHEATH AROUND THE CABLE SPLIT AND BECAME HOOKED TO THE BRACKET, WHICH FORCED THE CRUISE THROTTLE STAY OPEN. UPDATED 04/30/12
NHTSA ODI #10451751
58,000 miles · Mar 14, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
LEAVING THE DEALER--BEACH FORD---THROTTLE HUNG WIDE OPEN AND COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND TECH. SAID " CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAME LOOSE AND HUNG THROTTLE OPEN" TECH--GLUED TOGETHER AND I DRIVE THIS WAY NOW. SAID HE WOULD PUT HIS WIFE IN THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS SAFE NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451579
118,143 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45MPH AND WENT TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO DISENGAGE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP USING BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. OPENED UP THE HOOD AND FOUND A SLEEVE WAS STUCK TO THE HOUSING BODY CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE TO NOT DISENGAGE …
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WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45MPH AND WENT TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO DISENGAGE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP USING BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. OPENED UP THE HOOD AND FOUND A SLEEVE WAS STUCK TO THE HOUSING BODY CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE TO NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. WE RESEATED THE SLEEVE AND TAPED UP THE JOINT IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME. WE NOTICED AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND OTHER INCIDENTS SIMILAR TO OURS SO WE THOUGHT WE MAY NEED TO REPORT THIS AS WELL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451558
65,000 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
THIS VEHICLE WAS OWNED BY MY MOM WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. SHE WAS ENTERING HER GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY AND WENT THROUGH HER GARAGE DOOR AND WALL. SHE WAS NOT INJURED IN THE INCIDENT BUT HER CAR AND GARAGE WERE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED …
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THIS VEHICLE WAS OWNED BY MY MOM WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. SHE WAS ENTERING HER GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY AND WENT THROUGH HER GARAGE DOOR AND WALL. SHE WAS NOT INJURED IN THE INCIDENT BUT HER CAR AND GARAGE WERE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED. AFTER SOME TIME THE FORD DEALERSHIP FINALLY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER (I BELIEVE). WHEN SHE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SHE WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND NO INVESTIGATION INTO STICKING ACCELERATORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451550
73,000 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT FOR A SECOND RELATED INCIDENT. AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO CHECK MY FORD TAURUS FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION 5 WEEKS EARLIER, THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED. MY SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD SON CALLED ME FROM THE PARKING LOT OF HIS HIGH SCHOOL CLEARLY PANICKED THAT UPON PLACING THE CAR IN GEAR, THE GAS PEDAL WAS …
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THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT FOR A SECOND RELATED INCIDENT. AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO CHECK MY FORD TAURUS FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION 5 WEEKS EARLIER, THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED. MY SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD SON CALLED ME FROM THE PARKING LOT OF HIS HIGH SCHOOL CLEARLY PANICKED THAT UPON PLACING THE CAR IN GEAR, THE GAS PEDAL WAS SUCKED TO THE FLOOR OF HIS FORD TAURUS AND ACCELERATED WILDLY OUT OF CONTROL. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAD OCCURRED BUT THIS ONE WAS A NEAR MISS WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER VEHICLES. SURE ENOUGH, THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO FREE IT UP. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO VARSITY FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MI (INVOICE # [XXX]). THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE IS TAKEN FROM THE SERVICE ORDER; "CUSTOMER STATES GAS PEDAL STUCK WIDE OPEN, HAD TO BE TOWED IN, CHECK AND ADVISE. FOUND THROTTLE CABLE BINDING AND HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR LEVER DOWN. ORDERED THE PART AND REPLACED THE CABLE. NOTE THE OLD CABLE HAD WATER IN IT AND FROZE (THIS WAS THE SERVICE GUY'S SPECULATION), THAT'S WHY IT WAS INTERMITTENT. RECOMMENDED NOT POWER WASHING THE CABLE END (WE HAD NEVER POWER WASHED THE CAR AND WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS)." I HAVE RETAINED THE REPLACED PARTS FOR YOUR OR ANY OTHER ENTITY'S INSPECTION. TOTAL COST OF THIS REPAIR: $125.25; TOTAL COST OF THE PREVIOUS EVALUATION 5 WEEKS EARLIER: $164.01; THE COST OF PEACE OF MIND THAT YOUR CAR IS NOT GOING TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL: PRICELESS. 1. HOW DO I GET MY MONEY BACK? 2. HOW DO I KNOW THAT THEY CORRECTED THE ISSUE? THE DISCUSSIONS I AM READING ARE INDICATING A CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE. VARSITY FORD REPLACED AN ACCELERATOR CABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451440
71,935 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
MY SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD SON HAD TOLD ME PREVIOUSLY THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD BEEN SUCKED DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WILDLY. AT FIRST, I DISMISSED IT AS THE FLOOR MAT GETTING TANGLED IN THE GAS PEDAL. BUT THEN I EXPERIENCED IT MYSELF AND IT WAS A WILD AND CRAZY EXPERIENCE TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT ANY ADVAN…
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MY SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD SON HAD TOLD ME PREVIOUSLY THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD BEEN SUCKED DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WILDLY. AT FIRST, I DISMISSED IT AS THE FLOOR MAT GETTING TANGLED IN THE GAS PEDAL. BUT THEN I EXPERIENCED IT MYSELF AND IT WAS A WILD AND CRAZY EXPERIENCE TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE NOTICE THAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO VARSITY FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MI (INVOICE # [XXX]) AND HERE IS THE SERVICE WRITE UP LANGUAGE; "CUSTOMER STATES GAS PEDAL WILL STICK TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY, CHECK AND ADVISE. CHECKED THE EECV SYSTEM AND ROAD TEST INSPECTED THE THROTTLE AND CABLE AND FOUND ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS CONCERN, HOWEVER, RECOMMENDED SOME PM TUNE-UP WORK. REPLACED AIR FILTER AS MAINTENANCE. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. I WILL FILL OUT ANOTHER COMPLAINT FORM FOR THE SECOND INCIDENT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451425
85,000 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
RPM RACES UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY AT ALL SPEEDS SINCE 2008. AT TIMES, THE RPM WILL RACE UP TO 4K (4000 RPM) UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. FOR THE MOST PART, RPM'S JUMP FROM 900 RPM TO 1500 RPM WHETHER COLD OR HOT EVEN WITHOUT APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451409
143,000 miles · Mar 13, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
I HAD NOTICED THAT MY ACCELERATOR WOULD GET STUCK JUST LIGHTLY PUSHING ON THE PEDAL ONCE THE CAR WARMED UP IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN BUT IT HAD HAPPENED ALL WINTER LONG. WHENEVER YOU WOULD START IT UP AND START TO DRIVE THE ACCELERATOR WOULD GET STUCK FULL THROTTLE AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE CAR OFF, OPEN …
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I HAD NOTICED THAT MY ACCELERATOR WOULD GET STUCK JUST LIGHTLY PUSHING ON THE PEDAL ONCE THE CAR WARMED UP IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN BUT IT HAD HAPPENED ALL WINTER LONG. WHENEVER YOU WOULD START IT UP AND START TO DRIVE THE ACCELERATOR WOULD GET STUCK FULL THROTTLE AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE CAR OFF, OPEN THE HOOD AND PULL BACK ON THE CABLE THAT CONTROLS THE THROTTLE. I CALLED FORD AND NOTIFIED THEM OF IT IN CASE OF A POSSIBLE RECALL AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS JUST A COMMON FAILURE THEN PROMPTED ME TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE AT A TUNE OF $350.00. I OF COURSE DID NOT BECAUSE TO ME THAT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS, MOSTLY FOREIGN AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY SUCH PROBLEMS. BUT THIS CAR IS PLAGUED WITH ISSUES. FAULTY ACCELERATORS, FAULTY BRAKES AND ROTORS WARPING FREQUENTLY FOR NO REASON, SENSORS FAILING, OIL PRESSURE PROBLEMS, OIL SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AT SITTING IDLE, CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER FAILURE. FORD NEEDS TO BE CALLED ON THIS BECAUSE IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I LIVE ON A DISABILITY INCOME, CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW CAR YET FOR THE AMOUNT OF REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO COMPLETE ON THIS CAR I COULD HAVE BOUGHT NEAR NEW. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLY LOOK INTO THE OTHER PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PARTICULAR TAURUS. FORD SOLD A SHADY PRODUCT AND IS NOT SUPPORTING IT AND MAKING THE CONSUMER PAY FOR THEIR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451349
162,000 miles · Mar 12, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
MY WIFE STARTED TO ACCELERATE OUR FORD TAURUS SES ONTO A HIGHWAY BUT NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CAR IN FRONT OF HER THAT WAS TURNING. SHE COULD FEEL THAT I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN. FINALLY SHE SHIFTED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF SO THAT SHE COULD BRING THE CAR TO A HALT. I CAME TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND STARTED IT APPR…
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MY WIFE STARTED TO ACCELERATE OUR FORD TAURUS SES ONTO A HIGHWAY BUT NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CAR IN FRONT OF HER THAT WAS TURNING. SHE COULD FEEL THAT I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN. FINALLY SHE SHIFTED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF SO THAT SHE COULD BRING THE CAR TO A HALT. I CAME TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND STARTED IT APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES AND THE ENGINE WOULD RACE TO ABOUT 4500 RPM. THEN ON ABOUT THE 7TH TIME, THE CAR STARTED FINE AND IDLED AT THE CORRECT SPEED. HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WORK TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451172
130,000 miles · Aug 31, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
ON MY VEHICLE, A 2002 FORD TAURUS SES SEDAN WITH A DOHC DURATEC ENGINE, THERE ARE PLASTIC COMPONENTS THAT SECURE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THE THROTTLE BODY. OVER TIME THESE COMPONENTS WEAR OUT AND BREAK AND BECOME LODGED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO HOLD THE THROTTLE OPEN. THIS CAN HAVE CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE THREATENING CONSEQUENCES…
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ON MY VEHICLE, A 2002 FORD TAURUS SES SEDAN WITH A DOHC DURATEC ENGINE, THERE ARE PLASTIC COMPONENTS THAT SECURE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO THE THROTTLE BODY. OVER TIME THESE COMPONENTS WEAR OUT AND BREAK AND BECOME LODGED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO HOLD THE THROTTLE OPEN. THIS CAN HAVE CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE THREATENING CONSEQUENCES. THIS HAPPENED TO ME THIS EVENING. IF I HAD NOT QUICKLY SHIFTED THE VEHICLE?S TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL I WOULD HAVE RAMMED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY I KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT CARS THAT I WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL TIES AND MAKE MY VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE. FORD MOTORS HAS A DUTY TO THE PUBLIC TO IMMEDIATELY RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE PLASTIC COMPONENTS AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. 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/MERCURY AT 1-800-392-3673.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM TO GREATER THAN 50 MM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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PE12033 · Speed Control Cable Damage
Opened Oct 24, 2012 · Closed Jun 26, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:cables; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the program, Ford indicates that the Speed Control Cables on affected vehicles may be susceptible to damage or becoming partially disconnected during under hood vehicle maintenance (e.g., replacing a battery or changing the air filter) and that a damaged Speed Control Cable could interfere with the throttle's full return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.Ford's program instructs dealers to inspect the Speed Control Cables and replace any with any portion of either collar retention tab missing.Dealers will install a Collar Reinforcement Clip at the Speed Control Cable collar in all vehicles. Figure 1 shows the location of the Speed Control Cable in the engine compartment and the proximity of the battery and air filter.The failure mode of the cable assembly is associated with the plastic collar used to secure the cable to a bracket near the throttle body (Figure 2).Damage to one or both retention tabs used to secure the cable ferrule within the collar may allow the ferrule to become disconnected from the collar when the throttle is opened during accelerator pedal application.Additional examples of Speed Control Cables with damaged collar retention tabs and partial ferrule displacement are shown in Figures 3 through 5.If the displacement pulls the ferrule completely out of the collar, the ferrule end may contact the face of the collar when the accelerator pedal is released and the throttle is returning to idle (Figure 6).This results in a throttle stuck at approximately 26-29% open.Testing conducted at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center found that brake booster vacuum may become depleted, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, if the brake is applied repeatedly when the throttle is stuck at this position.Drivers who experienced this condition have reported being surprised that the engine speed did not drop as expected and in some cases misjudged the degree of braking required to slow the vehicle.Some drivers reported difficulty in braking the vehicle and responded by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off.One minor crash occurred when the vehicle contacted a roadside fence post after the driver responded to the stuck throttle by shifting the car to neutral, turning the engine off and coasting to the side of a roadway with no shoulder, resulting in approximately $400 damage to the vehicle.There were four crashes reported which were attributed to increased stopping distance caused by the increased engine power and/or reduced brake effectiveness, including two of the complaints to ODI.In one crash reported to ODI (VOQ 10516101), the subject vehicle allegedly hit the back end of a truck at approximately 40 mph causing about $2000 damage.In the other crash complaint to ODI (VOQ 10501834), the subject vehicle side-swiped a vehicle as the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to maneuver around a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic light.When the tow truck driver subsequently started the incident vehicle, the engine was still racing and it was verified that the Speed Control Cable ferrule was stuck on the collar.After further investigation, ODI does not consider the crashes reported in VOQs 10456249 and 10159399 to be related to the Speed Control Cable problem.
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Vehicle Speed Control:cables
On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the program, Ford indicates that the Speed Control Cables on affected vehicles may be susceptible to damage or becoming partially disconnected during under hood vehicle maintenance (e.g., replacing a battery or changing the air filter) and that a damaged Speed Control Cable could interfere with the throttle's full return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.Ford's program instructs dealers to inspect the Speed Control Cables and replace any with any portion of either collar retention tab missing.Dealers will install a Collar Reinforcement Clip at the Speed Control Cable collar in all vehicles. Figure 1 shows the location of the Speed Control Cable in the engine compartment and the proximity of the battery and air filter.The failure mode of the cable assembly is associated with the plastic collar used to secure the cable to a bracket near the throttle body (Figure 2).Damage to one or both retention tabs used to secure the cable ferrule within the collar may allow the ferrule to become disconnected from the collar when the throttle is opened during accelerator pedal application.Additional examples of Speed Control Cables with damaged collar retention tabs and partial ferrule displacement are shown in Figures 3 through 5.If the displacement pulls the ferrule completely out of the collar, the ferrule end may contact the face of the collar when the accelerator pedal is released and the throttle is returning to idle (Figure 6).This results in a throttle stuck at approximately 26-29% open.Testing conducted at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center found that brake booster vacuum may become depleted, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, if the brake is applied repeatedly when the throttle is stuck at this position.Drivers who experienced this condition have reported being surprised that the engine speed did not drop as expected and in some cases misjudged the degree of braking required to slow the vehicle.Some drivers reported difficulty in braking the vehicle and responded by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off.One minor crash occurred when the vehicle contacted a roadside fence post after the driver responded to the stuck throttle by shifting the car to neutral, turning the engine off and coasting to the side of a roadway with no shoulder, resulting in approximately $400 damage to the vehicle.There were four crashes reported which were attributed to increased stopping distance caused by the increased engine power and/or reduced brake effectiveness, including two of the complaints to ODI.In one crash reported to ODI (VOQ 10516101), the subject vehicle allegedly hit the back end of a truck at approximately 40 mph causing about $2000 damage.In the other crash complaint to ODI (VOQ 10501834), the subject vehicle side-swiped a vehicle as the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to maneuver around a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic light.When the tow truck driver subsequently started the incident vehicle, the engine was still racing and it was verified that the Speed Control Cable ferrule was stuck on the collar.After further investigation, ODI does not consider the crashes reported in VOQs 10456249 and 10159399 to be related to the Speed Control Cable problem.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the program, Ford indicates that the Speed Control Cables on affected vehicles may be susceptible to damage or becoming partially disconnected during under hood vehicle maintenance (e.g., replacing a battery or changing the air filter) and that a damaged Speed Control Cable could interfere with the throttle's full return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.Ford's program instructs dealers to inspect the Speed Control Cables and replace any with any portion of either collar retention tab missing.Dealers will install a Collar Reinforcement Clip at the Speed Control Cable collar in all vehicles. Figure 1 shows the location of the Speed Control Cable in the engine compartment and the proximity of the battery and air filter.The failure mode of the cable assembly is associated with the plastic collar used to secure the cable to a bracket near the throttle body (Figure 2).Damage to one or both retention tabs used to secure the cable ferrule within the collar may allow the ferrule to become disconnected from the collar when the throttle is opened during accelerator pedal application.Additional examples of Speed Control Cables with damaged collar retention tabs and partial ferrule displacement are shown in Figures 3 through 5.If the displacement pulls the ferrule completely out of the collar, the ferrule end may contact the face of the collar when the accelerator pedal is released and the throttle is returning to idle (Figure 6).This results in a throttle stuck at approximately 26-29% open.Testing conducted at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center found that brake booster vacuum may become depleted, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, if the brake is applied repeatedly when the throttle is stuck at this position.Drivers who experienced this condition have reported being surprised that the engine speed did not drop as expected and in some cases misjudged the degree of braking required to slow the vehicle.Some drivers reported difficulty in braking the vehicle and responded by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off.One minor crash occurred when the vehicle contacted a roadside fence post after the driver responded to the stuck throttle by shifting the car to neutral, turning the engine off and coasting to the side of a roadway with no shoulder, resulting in approximately $400 damage to the vehicle.There were four crashes reported which were attributed to increased stopping distance caused by the increased engine power and/or reduced brake effectiveness, including two of the complaints to ODI.In one crash reported to ODI (VOQ 10516101), the subject vehicle allegedly hit the back end of a truck at approximately 40 mph causing about $2000 damage.In the other crash complaint to ODI (VOQ 10501834), the subject vehicle side-swiped a vehicle as the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to maneuver around a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic light.When the tow truck driver subsequently started the incident vehicle, the engine was still racing and it was verified that the Speed Control Cable ferrule was stuck on the collar.After further investigation, ODI does not consider the crashes reported in VOQs 10456249 and 10159399 to be related to the Speed Control Cable problem.
Vehicle Speed Control
On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the program, Ford indicates that the Speed Control Cables on affected vehicles may be susceptible to damage or becoming partially disconnected during under hood vehicle maintenance (e.g., replacing a battery or changing the air filter) and that a damaged Speed Control Cable could interfere with the throttle's full return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.Ford's program instructs dealers to inspect the Speed Control Cables and replace any with any portion of either collar retention tab missing.Dealers will install a Collar Reinforcement Clip at the Speed Control Cable collar in all vehicles. Figure 1 shows the location of the Speed Control Cable in the engine compartment and the proximity of the battery and air filter.The failure mode of the cable assembly is associated with the plastic collar used to secure the cable to a bracket near the throttle body (Figure 2).Damage to one or both retention tabs used to secure the cable ferrule within the collar may allow the ferrule to become disconnected from the collar when the throttle is opened during accelerator pedal application.Additional examples of Speed Control Cables with damaged collar retention tabs and partial ferrule displacement are shown in Figures 3 through 5.If the displacement pulls the ferrule completely out of the collar, the ferrule end may contact the face of the collar when the accelerator pedal is released and the throttle is returning to idle (Figure 6).This results in a throttle stuck at approximately 26-29% open.Testing conducted at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center found that brake booster vacuum may become depleted, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, if the brake is applied repeatedly when the throttle is stuck at this position.Drivers who experienced this condition have reported being surprised that the engine speed did not drop as expected and in some cases misjudged the degree of braking required to slow the vehicle.Some drivers reported difficulty in braking the vehicle and responded by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off.One minor crash occurred when the vehicle contacted a roadside fence post after the driver responded to the stuck throttle by shifting the car to neutral, turning the engine off and coasting to the side of a roadway with no shoulder, resulting in approximately $400 damage to the vehicle.There were four crashes reported which were attributed to increased stopping distance caused by the increased engine power and/or reduced brake effectiveness, including two of the complaints to ODI.In one crash reported to ODI (VOQ 10516101), the subject vehicle allegedly hit the back end of a truck at approximately 40 mph causing about $2000 damage.In the other crash complaint to ODI (VOQ 10501834), the subject vehicle side-swiped a vehicle as the driver was unable to stop in time and attempted to maneuver around a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic light.When the tow truck driver subsequently started the incident vehicle, the engine was still racing and it was verified that the Speed Control Cable ferrule was stuck on the collar.After further investigation, ODI does not consider the crashes reported in VOQs 10456249 and 10159399 to be related to the Speed Control Cable problem.
EA08018 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Aug 28, 2008 · Closed Jun 30, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
To date, ODI is aware of 2,401 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect. In addition, ODI is aware of 1,411 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect. In total, ODI is aware of 3,645 unique subject vehicles that have experienced one or more front suspension coil spring fractures. ODI is also aware of four minor crashes related to the alleged defect resulting in one minor injury.With greater than eight years of exposure, a large subject vehicle population and approximately 2,052 reported front tire punctures caused by fractured coil springs (at all speeds), there have been no reported severe crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect. The real world consequences of these defective coil springs have been a small number of minor control problems that resulted in minor damage; suggesting that the effect of the defect on vehicle control is minor.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will continue to monitor this issue and will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See the EA08-018 Engineering Analysis Closing Report for more details.
RP03001 · Brake/accelerator Pedal Application
Opened Oct 31, 2003 · Closed Mar 23, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
MS. RODMAN REPORTED THAT AFTER HER VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR THE RECALL, HER MOTHER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED THE SABLE INTO A LIGHT POLE.PREVIOUSLY NHTSA HAD CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS ISSUE (PE02-035) THAT RESULTED IN THE RECALL (02V-266) OF 369,000 MY 2000-2002 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO INSURE THAT THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE PEDALS WAS AT LEAST 50MM..A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATABASE FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING RECALL 02V-266 DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY RECALL REMEDY COMPLAINTS OTHER THAN THE PETITIONER'S.MS. RODMAN?S VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY ODI USING FORD?S SPECIAL TOOL AND HER VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO EXCEED 50MM.ALSO, THE LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE PEDALS WAS FOUND NOT TO BE EXCESSIVE RELATIVE TO OTHER COMPARABLE TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES.THEREFORE, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING FORD TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT REMEDY FOR THIS DEFECT.IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS ANALYSIS, PLEASE REFER TO THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE DATED MARCH 23, 2004 (VOL 69, NO 56, PAGES 13619-13620).
FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
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FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
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FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
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FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
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FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights:switch
FORD CONDUCTED A RECALL IN MARCH, 2001 TO CORRECT A DEFECT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (RECALL 01V-078).RQ03-008 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE REMEDY AND SCOPE OF 01V-078.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN RECALLED VEHICLES,FAILURES IN MY 2001-02 VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-078, AND FAILURES IN MY 2000 VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA IN THIS RESUME INCLUDES ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES, BUT THE COMPLAINT INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO MY 2001-02 VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALL 01V-078.)ON MARCH 1, 2004, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2000 THROUGH EARLY-2003 TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MY 2000 SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIXED PEDALS (RECALL 04V-106).THE NOTIFICATION IDENTIFIED THREE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURES:(1) CONTINUING GREASE CONTAMINATION ISSUES THAT PROMPTED 01V-078; (2) MISALIGNMENT OF THE BOOSTER ROD PIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; AND (3) WIRE ASSEMBLY FATIGUE.THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS WERE LIMITED TO VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND THE LATTER CONDITION AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH FIXED PEDALS.FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING REPLACED WITH A RE-DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY.
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