Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 90V-076 · 1991 Ford Escort
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-076 covers 6,000 1991 Ford Escort for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INTERFERENCE OCCUR BETWEEN BOLT THAT SECURES A FUEL LINE SHIELD TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
CUT OFF EXTRA LENGTH OF BOLT THAT PROTRUDES ABOVE SURFACE OF WELD NUT TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 1, 1990 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.