Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V286000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 1200000 | 08/07/2006 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/01/2006 | 08/02/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388) | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 05V388000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | to 08/20/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 4500000 | 09/12/2005 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2005 | 09/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire at the switch could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286) | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 5262 | 12/01/1998 | 615386 | Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 951010 | 05/01/1995 | 42095 | Lack of accelerator control when moving off the idle position. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| 03216 | 10/30/2003 | 951010 | 10004817 | A lack of accelerator control when moving off of the idle position. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 5250 | 12/01/1998 | 615367 | Information on super duty models with 7.3l diesel engines exhibiting rough idle / miss condition. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 4614 | 08/01/1998 | 615151 | Information on vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
| 98-4722 | 09/01/1998 | 607132 | Repeat message, no change- rough idle/miss. *ak | 11/02/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| They will not give me the parts to fix it. *tr the consumer stated the nearest dealer is 250 miles from his home. he also stated he is a mechanic and can perform the repairs himself. updated 11/25/09 | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint concerning the 1995 f250 under hood fire defect. *ts the consumer stated she has 2 other ford vehicles a 1994 ford f250 and 1994 ford f350 that did have under hood fires, but not the 1995 f250 which a recall letter was sent. *jb | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 68000 | 1 | 03/22/2002 |
| Recall 05v017000 concerning speed control deactivation. while driving 35-40 mph consumer smelled smoke coming from under the hood. consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, opened the hood, and noticed the fire near the a/c unit areas. the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 4 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle has sudden acceleration and loss of power problems | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 100000 | 1 | 03/10/2004 |
| 1994 f250 while traveling on the freeway for a period of 2 hrs. the engine suddenly busted into flames. the truck completely burned down even though there were attempts to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer concerned about f250 catching on fire while parked in garage. *ts ***no answer required*** updated 11/7/2005 - the consumer indicated that his vehicle has the same type of switch in his ford f250 that is being recalled on the ford f150. the consumer would like a wiring diagram to determine whether or not his vehicle is safe. *nm updated 01/23/06. *jb | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 88000 | 1 | 06/01/1994 |
| The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden it caught on fire. results showed that the there was a short within the cruise control switch wire. consumer replaced the switch at cost of $20.00. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1994 | |||
| Rough idling. *ak | |||