FRICTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERAT0R LEVER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULATOR LEVER CAN RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO LEVERS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE.
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULATOR LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL AND POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC; LEVER AND LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND COWL-CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 160 HORSEPOWER FD-1060 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.