NHTSA Recall 00V302000: Cables (vehicle speed control)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,800 vehicles. It affects 2000 Ford Focus.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V302000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S30 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CABLES |
| Report received | October 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V302000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.