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FORD issued a recall on the EXPLORER model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: SUV
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Engine
Units affected: 4,019
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER | FORD | 1996, 1997 |
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The issue
WHEN OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TEMPERATURES BELOW -29 DEGREES CENTIGRADE, ICE MAY FORM AROUND THE THROTTLE PLATE RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEEDS AND/OR NON RETURN OF THE THROTTLE MECHANISM WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.THIS COULD CAUSE DIMINISHED DRIVER CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.CORRECTION: A REVISED PCV SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED WITH AN ENGINE COOLANT HEATED VACUUM SOURCE.