Vehicle speed controlRecall 82V-027 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 82V-027 covers 3,270 Ford vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1982.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,2703 models

ReportedMar 26, 1982Owners notified Jun 21, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY, EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford C Series (medium)1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Ford F Series (medium)1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Ford L Series (heavy)1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Built from August 1, 1973 to May 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.