Ford F Series, Super Duty: Engine

Affects Ford F Series, Super Duty · 1994 — about 21 vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE VEHICLE, WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED SUCH AS WHEN CRESTING A HILL AFTER A LONG GRADE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DIMINISHED DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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