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
09V399000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)450000010/27/2009ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/13/200910/13/2009
Defect SummaryFord is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence SummaryA vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Corrective SummaryFord will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
NotesFord's recall campaign number is 09s09.owners 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 .

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11/10/2009219838
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f250 sd. the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and as a result, the cruise control failed. the vehicle was to the dealer who refused to do any repairs since the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was contacted who stated it was up to the dealer whether they would repair it free of charge. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 219,838 and the current mileage was 241,000.
11/10/2009219838
 Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid as a result the cruise control stop working. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who refused to do any repairs since the vehicle was already repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v286000 (component: vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was contacted who stated it was up to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 219,838 and the current mileage was 241,000. pm
02/18/2010777901
 On thursday evening february 18, 2010 at approximately 9:45 pm my wife noticed when she took our dog out in our front yard that our 1999 ford f250 lariet 7.3 liter diesel was on fire. i had connected the factory installed block heater to a 120v extension cord at around 9:00 pm that same evening, as usually done in the evenings when it will be driven the next day. ambient temperature was approximately 25 degrees f. the truck has factory installed cruise control, and was brought in to a ford dealer in around july 2009 as required by a ford recall notice about cruise controls. the service department of the dealership said the cruise control was not defective. based upon the fire, i believe ford's test procedures to assess the safe operation of the cruise control switch as to corrosion/electrical resistance, and excessive heat generation, is in adequate because it probably does not measure conductivity, and switch assembly temperature. the bettendorf, iowa fire department responded, and extinguished the fire within five minutes once they had the hoses, pry bars, and hydraulic jaws in place. the scott county sheriff department also responded. our insurance company said the truck is totaled, and awaiting my decision regarding salvage. i will contact an attorney (he was in court) monday february 22, 2010 regarding what i believe that the cause of the fire was the cruise control switch, probably manufactured by texas instruments. the truck has not been moved awaiting directions from the attorney. *tr
06/03/200801
 I received a notice of a safety recall for my ford vehicle, but the nearest ford dealer is 15-miles away. i resent having to pay for the gas to drive there and then wait while they fix the speed control. *tr
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
07/21/2006156077105/12/2006
 (1) cruise control inoperative on 1999 f250 super duty since date of purchase on 5/12/06. (2) notified that brake lights inoperative. (3) found 20 amp fuse blown in fuse space #13 and replaced it in front of auto parts store. stepped on brake pedal to check brake lights. a hissing sound followed by enormous amount of smoke came from under hood. checked under hood and found the cruise control deactivation switch wet with brake fluid and burnt switch. found out about recall info online after the fact. *nm

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