Ford Scorpio Recall R/1995/035: Throttle May Not Return To Idle Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Jun 1995
- Launched
- 993
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/035
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Scorpio vehicles built between 26 August 1994 and 20 March 1995. As a result of tightness in the throttle spindle and/or fouling of the speed control cable on the inlet manifold the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released. The dealer will replace the speed control cable with the latest level type and if necessary also replace the throttle body assembly with the latest level type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of tightness in the throttle spindle and/or fouling of the speed control cable on the inlet manifold the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION Defect: As a result of tightness in the throttle spindle and/or fouling of the speed control cable on the inlet manifold the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the speed control cable with the latest level type and if necessary also replace the throttle body assembly with the latest level type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: throttle may not return to idle position.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the speed control cable with the latest level type and if necessary also replace the throttle body assembly with the latest level type.
Are You Affected?
Scorpio built between 26 August 1994 and 20 March 1995 may be included. Ford estimates 993 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/035. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Granada, ScorpioBattery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid | Urgent | R/1992/058 | |
| Granada, ScorpioPossible chafing of battery cable | Urgent | R/1992/049 | |
| Granada, ScorpioOwners handbook supplement regarding use of jack | Low | R/1992/015 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1994/038 on 26 Sep 1994, for failure of headlamps. The one launched after it was R/1995/042 on 3 Jul 1995, for loss of tyre pressure. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 1995.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/035, launched 26 June 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.