F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Throttle Body: Recalls
Recall 96V251000: Throttle Body Icing
NOTE: Vehicles registered in the following states: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan (Upper Peninsula), New York,
Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. ion at highway speeds during extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, can result in ice forming in the
throttle body of the engine. This ice can cause the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed
control is deactivated. Under such conditions, the vehicle stopping distances would be increased possibly resulting in an accident. Dealers will install a
foam insulating sleeve on the line from the PCV to the hose fitting on the throttle plate. Owner Notification: Owner notification will begin January 20,
1997.
NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.
1997 FORD TRUCK F150
