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2000 FORD Focus VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issues.

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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Safety Recalls

Under Review #00V302000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
There's a problem with a part called the speed control cable in your vehicle's accelerator system. This cable might get tangled during hard acceleration, which could cause your car to lose control.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Take your vehicle to a dealership and they'll inspect the cable. If it needs to be replaced, they'll do it for free. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. 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.
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Under Review #99V346000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's speed control system has a part that can let water in, which can cause corrosion and affect how the accelerator works.
Risk if Unfixed
If the issue isn't fixed, the throttle might not return to idle, which could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration, making a crash more likely.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the speed control cable and check the assembly for corrosion. If they find any corrosion, they'll replace the entire assembly at no cost to you, and you should not use the speed control until the repairs are complete.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURS, CORROSION IN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP AND CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL OPERATION OR PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE (WITH A NEW CABLE THAT INCORPORATES A GLASS-FILLED END CAP) AND INSPECT THE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL CORROSION. SERVOS WITH EVIDENCE OF CORROSION WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED.
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Other FORD Focus 2000 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 recalls
WHEELS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
14 recalls

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