NHTSA recall 95V-231 (95V231001)

vehicle speed control recall reported December 5, 1995 - about 26,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V231001
Also written as: 95V-231
Reported: December 5, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~26,000
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

Why it is dangerous

THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-231 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 1993, 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.