NHTSA recall 94V-101 (94V101000)

electrical system recall reported May 25, 1994 - about 900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V101000
Also written as: 94V-101
Reported: May 25, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~900
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-101 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford F-250 - 1994

Ford F-350 - 1994

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