The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engines and still retain the original throttle body (part numbers 97jf-9e926ab or 97jf-9e926-ac). Some of the original throttle bodies installed allowed a gap between the plate and bore to be built too narrow. This reduced clearance allowed the engine deposits normally present in the throttle body to contact or bridge the gap. If the engine deposits bridged the gap between the throttle plate and bore and then hardened, on the initial application of the accelerator pedal after the engine has cooled, the operator would need to apply additional force to the accelerator pedal to break the bridge.
The risk
This could result in engine surge when the accelerator pedal breaks free.
The fix
Dealers will replace the original throttle bodies.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-422 (00V422000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S58 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | December 27, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 220,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-422 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the original throttle bodies.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 220,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.