Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07V336000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/05/1992 to 02/28/1998V (Vehicle)360000008/13/2007ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/03/200708/03/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
NotesFord recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
08V051000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/05/1992 to 10/31/1997V (Vehicle)22500002/18/2008MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/04/200802/04/2008
Defect SummaryFord is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequence SummaryAs a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord recall no. 08s01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
0318309/15/200310004029Dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated 4.6l or 5.4l cng engine only. *tt11/14/2003
515611/01/1998613291Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration. *tt06/20/2000
1211811/01/1998613137Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration. *mjs06/19/2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
520312/01/1998615335Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt01/13/2001
008104/17/2000613575Information regarding rough idle approximately 20 seconds after cold engine start-up may occur on some vehicles. **mr07/21/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE98057FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/28/199802/11/1999INERTIA FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH
 Alleged that the inertia fuel shut off switch malfunctions and engine stalls
DP02007FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/22/200212/04/2002FUEL-FED FIRES
 The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,nhtsa has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
PE99047FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/12/199909/23/1999BLOW BACK DURING REFUELING
 The owner report was received from the state of new york, office of general services (ogs).according to the ogs report, four e-350 vans in its thirteen vehicle fleet experienced the problem.the report stated that in each instance large amounts of fuel were released in anexplosive manner (in one instance it is reported that an entire tank of fuel was exhausted into the atmosphere).also according to ogs, ford has ivestigated and reported that the vehicles have a defective fuel filler pipe chech-valve and that the problem has alsobeen reported in cng crown victoria and f-150 pickkjp trucks.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
01/01/1998
 Accelerator fails when trying to pick up speed. yh

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