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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V336000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/05/1991 to 02/28/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 08/13/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | This could result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| BC8794950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37911 | Vehicles may exhibit a moan or hoot noise from the idle air bypass valve. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP02007 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/22/2002 | 12/04/2002 | FUEL-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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 87000 | ||
| The car had been driven on a trip of approximatel 450 miles and was then parked in our driveway where it sat without being entered, cranked or driven for 2 weeks. at around midnight, while my family was sleeping, a neighbor came beating on our door to tell us that the car was on fire. at that point, the fire was completely involved under the hood of the car, with smoke getting into the cabin of the car. the front tires melted to the ground. the car was a total loss. my husband was able to quickly move another car parked nearby but it had slight paint blistering on the body nearest the fire due to the heat. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 1 | ||
| Driving at about 25 mph turning onto an entrance ramp to the highway my car suddenly accelerated to speeds surpassing 85 and i could not make it stop. i tried stomping on the brakes and it first slowed the car but the acceleration overpowered them, i had to throw my car in neutral and turn it off completely to make my car stop. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have not receive a notice about vehicle part of safety recall 99s15 nor 05s28 since removed 09/25/07 by hollywood ford, 4531 hollywood blvd, los angeles, ca. 90027(323) 663-9999. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2006 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the vehicle caught fire while parked. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the ford dealer advised her to call owner connection and provide them with all the information relating to the fire. the dealer then stated that nothing could be done due to the extent of the damage. a police report was filed. the powertrain and purchase date were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 130,000. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the contact received a safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. in january of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would be available. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 126,000. | |||
| 10/23/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 06/12/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. at that time, she did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the switch deactivated or repaired. the vehicle caught fire and the wiring harness was destroyed. the dealer stated that the only thing they could do was deactivate the switch. the recall number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 11/15/07 | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 140000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. while driving between 25-45 mph, the vehicle began smoking. fifteen minutes after the vehicle had been parked, it caught fire. the vehicle was destroyed, the vehicle port was damaged, and the siding on the contact's home melted. pictures are available of her home and the vehicle port. the vehicle was towed before she was able to take pictures. a fire report was filed. the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1992 lincoln town car recall was received after the consumers vehicle was already destroyed . customer states that she believes that ford should be responsible because they are the reason her car burned up. *kb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall #99v124000 repairs concerning speed control switch in june 1999. dealer did not have the parts available. dealer deactivated the speed control as a temporary solution until the parts were available. the owner was never notified. the owner contacted the dealer on 6/30/03. dealer had no record of the recall or any repairs done to the vehicle. dealer was refusing to do any repairs. consumer requested a call back.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| When driving the car acts as if the accelerator has been released. the engine idles and will not respond to throttle input. after a short time the car returns to normal and runs fine. if at hyway speed it slows to about 20 mph, at stop lights it will idle off and after a matter of seconds it will drive off according to throttle seting. this is a intermitant problem and has been happening for about 3 years. dealers have been no help. this is my elderly mothers car and she is afraid to drive it in traffic. any help on this problem would be appreciated. thank you.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Speed control deactivation switch has shorted out. i am afraid of an underhood fire. notified ford and nhtsa and lincoln dealership and was told by all the cant help me. nhtsa campaign #99v124000 / mfg.campaign # 99s15 speed control does not work.*ak referenced in ea02-025 | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| When turning off the speed control, it will not turn off, and engine stayed at the speed it was going. *ak | |||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall notice 99v124000/ manufacturer's recall 99s15 in may, 1999. dealer has not gotten the repair parts at this present time. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle recall not able to be completed due to dealership problem (99v-124). mjs | |||
| 06/12/1999 | 1 | 03/29/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when consumer put it into reverse resulting in loss of control and an accident. nlm | |||
| 07/19/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice 3 months ago. contacted dealer for appointment. was informed by mechanic no parts were available for the speed control switch. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice 99v124000. contacted dealer. was informed parts were not available until mid to late july. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice #99v124000 in mail & contacted dealer. was informed by mechanic that no parts were available for the speed control. would be notified when parts came in. so far has not heard anything & has been checking off & on. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1999 | |||
| Due to an electrical short in the cruise control vehicle caught on fire. vehicle and consumer's house were completely burned. *ak referenced in ea02-025 | |||
| 07/04/1999 | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire under the hood. the vehicle was totaled. also, vehicle was included under manufacturer's recall 99s15 concerning speed control failure. manufacturer will bee notified. *ak | |||
| When cruise control is activated and consumer applies the brakes, cruise control does not release, causing vehicle to idle while brakes are applied. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When brakes are applied speed control will not shut off. dealer has been notified. *ak *sb | |||
| 04/29/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Under hood fire car not started in over 12 hours burnt down house.... | |||
| 06/18/1997 | 1 | ||
| Electrical wiring/fuses failed, causing power mirrors/ warning light, door alarm/tail lights/dash lights/radio to malfunction. in addition, transmission jumped in/out of gears, and cruise control would not, at times, release with the application of the brakes. also, premature wear of front brake pads. finally, when vehicle reaches a certain speed, usually between 60-70 mph, there is a strong whistling sound that permeates the entire vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident/no deployment of airbags during collision. | |||
| 05/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. (2nd vehicle on 601553)*sd | |||
| When driving sometimes car accelerates and sometimes without putting pedal to the floor . tt | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Vehicle stays in high idle position, while driving at speed 55mph, have to kick accelerator pedal to slow vehicle down. tt | |||
| 08/07/1995 | |||
| The accelerator stuck and it accelerated on its own and caused an accident. please describe. tt | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Intermittent sudden acceleration and delayed deacceleration when taking foot off accelerator pedal. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 06/25/1998 | |||
| While driving at 30mph depressed accelerator pedal andvehicle failed to respond. would not accelerate. vehicle did not die out. pulled over to side of road & turned off vehicle. then would restart. it's an intermittent problem. taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Accelerator cable failed. *sd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 94000 | 1 | 02/28/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that their 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire and burned. this vehicle had been parked in the driveway. the fire started in the engine compartment on the front left at the vehicle speed control. there was a recall from nhtsa #99v124000; the owner never received the recall notice. the notice was dated may 19, 1999, this information was from ford, and the representative from ford did tell the owner that vehicle was included in the recall. the owners were unaware of the recall. the vehicle had been parked for 5 days. the cruise control had stopped working a week before the owner had left for vacation. the owner had planned on checking this after he returned. the owners were out of town when this happened. there is a fire investigation and report. the fire department did confirm that the fire started in the front left engine area. there were no prior problems with the electrical system before. the vehicle is a total lost. the fire department did not give the owners any other information on the report; they only give the reports to the insurance companies. the vehicle drove fine before the fire incident. the vehicle had all of its regular maintenance. there is no report, but the police was there. no injuries. there was other property damage to the landscaping, mobile home on the siding and canopy.*ak *nm *jb | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 104000 | 1 | 02/01/1993 |
| Dt: consumer states had a 1992 lincoln town car that burned on 03-24/2000 while parked in the driveway. the fire melted the garage inserts on the house. the consumer stated the fire seemed to start from underneath the steering wheel. the consumer sent ford pictures, the vin and reported this to them. they said they would contact her, but never did. she finally contacted them ,and they told her that the car was not included in the recall because the vehicle was manufacturedin october 1992, and the recall was for the vehicles manufactured in november 1992.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1992 ford lincoln town car that caught on fire. the fire marshall came, and said the fire was started from the cruise control. ford denied any wrong doing. has a report from the independent fire investigator.*ak | |||
| 05/09/2005 | 96000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt: had just parked car in driveway and car was turned off. 15 minutes later there were 4 explosions and the car had blown up, and house caught on fire. there was no indication that there was any kind of problem. there were no signs of any problems. consumer talked the dealer today, and they said there was a recall on the cruise control activation switch, recall 99s15. no recall notice was received by the consumer..no recall noticed received!!! dealer said that even if the car was turned off for 3 months the car could still blow up because of the electrical current still running throughout the car. the car was just serviced for a tune up and oil changed, and was just aligned. also, two front new tires were changed. this car was in tip top shape. the consequence of not receiving the recall notice resulted in the loss of a vehicle, and a burnt house. this was the only vehicle that the consumer owned. the recall was issued in 1999, and consumer never received this notice. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 87000 | 1 | 04/16/1993 |
| The consumer was unable to put the vehicle into gear. after contacting a mechanic, who came over, he checked the fuses and replaced them. the consumer was notified by her neighbor that garage was on fire. the fire department arrived, and had to break the garage door open to put the fire out. *ak the cruise control had gone out. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Engine shuts down to idle without warning at highway speed and in urban driving. throttle input has no effect. after a matter of seconds to as long as 2 minutes it runs properly again. this is my mothers car and she is afraid to drive many places because of this problem. no wreck has happened yet, but several close calls have. thank you , steven loucks. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/31/2001 | |||
| Received recall notice 99v124000 on the speed control switch. however, dealership iinformed the consumer that his vehicle was not included in this recall. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 5 | 08/01/1997 | |
| While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled out and quit without warning in the middle of traffic due to fuel pump failure. also, transmission slippage, cruise control switch failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed, and sporadic miss in engine due to wires shorting out/ replaced wires. *ak | |||