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 02/05/1992 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V051000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/05/1992 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 225000 | 02/18/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/2008 | 02/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford 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 Summary | As 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 5156 | 11/01/1998 | 613291 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 5203 | 12/01/1998 | 615335 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
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 | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis. the contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated while attempting to park with the brakes depressed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. the contact mentioned that the driver had his foot on the brakes. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. pm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 50000 | 50 | 06/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis. while driving 60 mph, the cruise control would not activate. as of october 1, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 07/16/2006 | 1 | ||
| Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light was illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic but was unable to identify the problem. the problem was with the vehicle speed controls as acceleration was sluggish and the accelerator pedal needed to be pumped to increase speed. at other times the vehicle would accelerate uncontrollably for no reason and the accelerator pedal would have to be pumped before the speed would reduce to normal. while traveling at 50 mph, on a dry paved road in clear conditions, the vehicle accelerated out of control. the contact veered left to avoid a head on collision with a vehicle directly ahead and was unable to slow or stop. the vehicle entered a four way stop intersection and struck the passenger side of another vehicle, that was passing through the intersection from left to right. the contact (20 years old) was injured and there was one fatality (aged 79). a police report was taken and an investigation was conducted. a fence and palm tree were damaged, and photos were taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the name and address listed is for the attorney of the contact. the contact was jose garces, of p.o. box 126, donna texas. | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Ltr fm louis hettinger(ky) owner of a 1998 mercury grand marquis 4-door vehicle question if vehicle should be recalled because of fast idle. *mr the iac valve was replaced on the vehicle but did not help the problem. the service dealer stated that there was nothing else they could do to resolve the issue. there were other consumers who experienced the same problem. (there was a fast idle upon start up and the vehicle would slow down at short notice. when the problem occurred, there was no way to control the vehicle) *scc *jb | |||
| 07/26/2001 | |||
| Vehicle started down shifting while traveling on wet pavement up a slight incline with the cruise control engaged. accelerator pedal went to the floor. consumer tried to disengage cruise control by pumping the brakes, but the car began to slip and engine began to race. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 01/04/1998 | |
| Cruise control periodically failed. yh | |||
| 05/14/1998 | |||
| Vehicle accelerated after having shifted the gear into park, causes vehicle to take off while consumer's foot was on brake pedal. vehicle continued to lurch four to five blocks, and landed into someone's front yard. one injury was sustaned. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 08/12/1998 | |
| Dt: the caller said her car burned up in 2000. now she is finding out about the investigation into the cruise control fires. she believes that the car should be included. at the time she was told to call the insurance company, they said to call manufacturer, and she was getting the run around. she saw on cnn and the newspaper about the current problem they are having and wanted someone to help her. there is a fire report. *ak the vehicle fire was contained to the engine compartment and dash area. *sc *jb | |||