Ford Maverick Recall R/2012/092: Throttle May Stick In The Fully Open Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 1,526
- vehicles in the UK
- 2c461
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Maverick vehicles. There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable which could cause the throttle to stick when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost fully depressed. The dealer will modify the engine cover as detailed in the associated service instructions and a revised rear stud and grommet assembly installed to raise the cover to provide additional clearance. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable which could cause the throttle to stick when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost fully depressed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE MAY STICK IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION Defect: On affected vehicles there may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable which could cause the throttle to stick when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost fully depressed. Remedy: The engine cover will be modified as detailed in the associated service instructions and a revised rear stud and grommet assembly installed to raise the cover to provide additional clearance.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the throttle to stick when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost fully depressed.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the engine cover as detailed in the associated service instructions and a revised rear stud and grommet assembly installed to raise the cover to provide additional clearance.
Are You Affected?
Maverick may be included. Ford estimates 1,526 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 campaign code 2c461 or the DVSA reference R/2012/092. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaverickSeat belt may not latch | Urgent | R/2004/015 | |
| MaverickStop lamps may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2002/135 | |
| MaverickBrake pipe may chafe on floorpan | Urgent | R/2000/070 | |
| MaverickWheel nuts insufficiently torqued | Book soon | R/1995/048 | |
| MaverickLoss of tyre pressure | Book soon | R/1995/042 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2012/012 on 28 Feb 2012, for rear suspension bolts may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/113 on 20 Oct 2012, for seatback may not engage correctly. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/092, launched 26 September 2012. 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.