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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:01 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V194000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CONTOUR     1998      MERCURY / COUGAR     1999      MERCURY / MYSTIQUE     1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 15, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V194000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 159565 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE STICKING, BINDING, OR CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPM. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT HAS A FLARED CONDUIT SLEEVE END AND MOLDED ON END FITTING. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. 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.