Transport CanadaCritical
1997 FORD F-150Transport Canada Recall #1997010
The official notice
Defect
OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER EXTENDED INTERVALS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, MAY RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A FOAM INSULATING SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LINE FROM THE PCV TO THE PCV HOSE FITTING ON THE THROTTLE BODY.
13,829 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96S59Updated June 10, 2026