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1997 Ford Explorer VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall

View the full details of this 1997 Explorer VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall with the potential number of units affected, summary, consequence, and remedy. An official recall requires Ford to release an official notice to owners found to be defective. Being informed could you save time, money, and unnecessary stress.
1997 Ford Explorer Recall Details
1. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V267000
Recall Date:
2010-06-15

Summary:
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS AND IC COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 4, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL VT365 ENGINES HAVING ENGINE CALIBRATION PAN2PVR0, PAN2PVR1, OR PAN2PWR. THE ENGINE NORMALLY RESPONDS TO A FAILED OPEN ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT BY RETURNING THE ENGINE TO LOW IDLE SPEED OF 800 RPM AND DISABLING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO INCREASE THE ENGINE SPEED. HOWEVER IF THE OPEN CIRCUIT CORRECTS ITSELF WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF INITIATION, ENGINE SPEED COULD SUDDENLY INCREASE TO A HIGH IDLE SPEED OF 1200 RPM.

Consequences:
THIS INCREASE TO HIGH IDLE SPEED MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy:
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Component Affected:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Cars Affected:
2,085

Notes:
NAVISTAR, INC

Other 1997 Ford Explorer Recalls
2. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V399000
Recall Date: 2009-10-13
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09E025000
Recall Date: 2009-05-11
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09E012000
Recall Date: 2009-04-07
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06E026000
Recall Date: 2006-03-23
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01X001000
Recall Date: 2001-05-22
Component Affected: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
7. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V422000
Recall Date: 2000-12-27
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V402000
Recall Date: 2000-11-28
Component Affected: SUSPENSION
9. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00T005000
Recall Date: 2000-08-21
Component Affected: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
10. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V168000
Recall Date: 2000-06-19
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V062001
Recall Date: 1999-03-30
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V060000
Recall Date: 1998-03-19
Component Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
13. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V074000
Recall Date: 1997-04-30
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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