Vehicle recall 90V076000 · April 17, 1990
1991 Ford Escort
Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.
- Consequence
- This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference.
- Notes
- System: throttle linkages. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escort (1991): 1991
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