NHTSA Recall 00V422000: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V422000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S58 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | December 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engines and still retain the original throttle body (part numbers 97jf-9e926ab or 97jf-9e926-AC). 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 would need to apply additional force to the accelerator pedal to break the bridge.
Safety risk
This could result in engine surge when the accelerator pedal breaks free.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original throttle bodies.
Notes
Owner notification began march 5, 2001.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.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 00V422000
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.