NHTSA Recall 05V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V017000; Date: Jan. 27, 2005
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off. '
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Expedition; 2000 Ford F-150; 2001 Ford Supercrew; 2000 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 738,490
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
How to Fix:
As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early April 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2005
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