NHTSA Recall 97V025000: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 212,700 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V025000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 97S65 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | February 26, 1997 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 1997 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
Safety risk
Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 7, 1997.note: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 contract the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V025000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Mercury Sable | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
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.