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Recalls

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Recall date January 21, 1997
Models affected
  • 1997 Ford F-150
Units affected 13,829
Details

OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER EXTENDED INTERVALS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, MAY RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE.

THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

CORRECTION: A FOAM INSULATING SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LINE FROM THE PCV TO THE PCV HOSE FITTING ON THE THROTTLE BODY.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website