Transport CanadaCritical
1990 FORD RANGERTransport Canada Recall #1989177
The official notice
Defect
ON VEHICLES WITH 4 LITRE ENGINES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE THROTTLE LEVER COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED FROM THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
AIR INLET TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN, HAVING AN INCREASE IN THROTTLE LEVER-TO-INLET TUBE CLEARANCE.
196 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 89S79Updated June 10, 2026