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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 05:56 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 03V280000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     1999-2001      FORD / EXPLORER SPORT     2001      FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC     2001      MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER     1999-2001 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 04, 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V280000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Potential Number of Units Affected: 448005 Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED. Consequence: THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 03S03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.