Ford Focus: Engine

Affects Ford Focus · 2000 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the speed control cable end fitting may allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This could result in unexpected acceleration and, potentially, a vehicle crash. Correction: Speed control cable will be replaced, speed control servo will be inspected for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced.

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