Transport CanadaCritical
1997 FORD F-150Transport Canada Recall #1998081
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLE OPERATION AT PROLONGED HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE ICE DEPOSITS TO FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY. THE ICE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PLATE AND NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
PCV SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING A COOLANT HEATED FITTING.
30,163 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S96Updated June 10, 2026