NHTSA Recall 74V011000: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127,208 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Ford Country Sedan.
| NHTSA campaign | 74V011000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | January 16, 1974 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 1974 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Possibility that vehicles equipped with the speed control option may have thevent solenoid armature bind within the servo assembly because of an undersizebrass eyelet that guides the armature.should this condition occur, the speedcontrol system will maintain or, if the binding occurs in the accelerator mode,it will increase the speed of the vehicle without prior warning even though thedriver attempts to disengage the system.(correct by inspecting and replacingwith improved parts).
Vehicles covered by recall 74V011000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Country Sedan | 1974 |
| Ford Country Squire | 1974 |
| Ford Custom 500 | 1974 |
| Ford LTD | 1974 |
| Ford Ranchero | 1974 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1974 |
| Ford Torino | 1974 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1974 |
| Lincoln Mark IV | 1974 |
| Mercury Brougham | 1974 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1974 |
| Mercury Marquis | 1974 |
| Mercury Montego | 1974 |
| Mercury Monterey Custom | 1974 |
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.