Ford · Canada · Mod
Ford Mustang II: Not Entered
Affects Ford Mustang II · 1978 — about 12 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8 LITRE ENGINES. THE DUST TUBE PORTION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY CRIMPED SO THAT THE SPRING GUIDE TUBE MAY BIND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS FULLY DEPRESSED. THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE THROTTLE RETURN RATE OR PREVENT THE FULL CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE PLATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational