NHTSA recall 00V422000
Vehicle Speed Control · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Some of the original throttle bodies installed allowed a gap between the plate and bore to be built too narrow. This reduced clearance allowed the engine deposits normally present in the throttle body to contact or bridge the gap. If the engine deposits bridged the gap between the throttle plate and bore and then hardened, on the initial application of the accelerator pedal after the engine has cooled, the operator…
Why it matters: This could result in engine surge when the accelerator pedal breaks free.
The fix: Dealers will replace the original throttle bodies.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V422000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.