Electrical System:ignition:module

NHTSA recall 94V101000 · announced May 25, 1994 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 900 units affected

The problem

IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; IGNITION; ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THAT INCLUDES THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIVE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND OVER 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Ford F-250
• 1994 Ford F-350
• 1994 Ford F-super Duty Chassis

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.