Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-234 · 1990 Ford Ranger
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-234 covers 4,000 1990 Ford Ranger for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THROTTLE LEVER MAY CONTACT THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THROTTLE REMAINING OPEN FOLLOWING RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM THE FULL-THROTTLE POSTION IN TRUCKS WITH 4.0 L ENGINES.
The risk
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION COULD CREATE LACK OF CONTROLAND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE AIR INLET TUBE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT WITH AN INCREASED THROTTLE LEVER-TO-INLET TUBE CLEARANCE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCK.
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 October 1, 1989 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.