NHTSA Recall 99V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V124000; Date: May. 19, 1999
A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria; 1993 Ford Crown Victoria; 1992 Lincoln Town Car; 1993 Lincoln Town Car; 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 262,695
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 99s15. This recall has been supersedes by Ford recall no. 05s28 (please see 05v017, 05v388, 06v286 and 07v336). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1999
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