The problem
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, idaho, iowa, maine, michigan (upper peninsula only), minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. These vehicles, when operated for extended periods of time at highway speeds and temperatures below -20 degrees farenheit, do not return to idle due to ice in the throttle body.
The risk
Although the vehicle can be controlled by either applying the service brakes or shifting the transmission to neutral, increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance can result.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised pcv system with water heated vacuum source.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-074 (97V074000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 97S67 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | April 30, 1997 |
| Owners notified | June 2, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 23,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-074 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a revised pcv system with water heated vacuum source.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 23,000 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.