NHTSA Recall 02V266000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 369,614 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V266000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02S40 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | October 2, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 13, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine RPM.
Safety risk
This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
Remedy
Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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 02V266000
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.