The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable May not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
The risk
A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-192 (98V192000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Vehicle speed control › Cables |
| Report date | August 24, 1998 |
| Owners notified | August 11, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,500 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-192 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,500 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.