Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 01V-207 · 2000–2001 Ford Windstar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 01V-207 covers 45,800 2000–2001 Ford Windstar for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2000 to December 4, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.