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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1995-08-10
Description
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
Consequence
This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a revised governor lever with a stainless steel swivel. Also letters will be sent to vehicle owners that have the same vehicles but do not have a ford installed hand throttle advising them that they may require service if they have had an after market hand throttle installed.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: trucks, chassis-cabs and cowl-chassis vehicles with inline fuel injection pump equipped fd-1060 or fd-1460 engines and hand throttles.note: the vehicle brakes are capable of overriding the engine power and bringing the vehicle to a stop.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonablet ime, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.