NHTSA Recall 99V194000: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 159,565 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V194000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99S19 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | July 20, 1999 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior. This burr could fray the core wire resulting in the accelerator not returning to idle when the accelerator is released.
Safety risk
This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine RPM.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised accelerator cable that has a flared conduit sleeve end and molded on end fitting.
Notes
Owner notification began august 17, 1999.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 99V194000
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.