Recalls for RANCHERO FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, Jan 16, 1974

A recall was issued on Jan 16, 1974 for RANCHERO FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. . Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken:
POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL OPTION MAY HAVE THEVENT SOLENOID ARMATURE BIND WITHIN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF AN UNDERSIZEBRASS EYELET THAT GUIDES THE ARMATURE.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE SPEEDCONTROL SYSTEM WILL MAINTAIN OR, IF THE BINDING OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATOR MODE,IT WILL INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EVEN THOUGH THEDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGWITH IMPROVED PARTS).