The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2l engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine, michigan, idaho, wyoming, south dakota, colorado, nebraska, kansas, iowa, missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and massachusetts. The throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees fahrenheit.
The risk
Increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance could result.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-007 (98V007000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 97S96 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal |
| Report date | January 21, 1998 |
| Owners notified | March 30, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 45,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-007 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 45,000 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.