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Defect Investigation of Speed Control Deactivation Switch Fires

Subject:	Speed control deactivation switch fires
Components covered:	Engine and engine cooling
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Sep. 6, 2002. It was closed on Jun. 30, 2004. Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2. 5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds is involved and the age of the vehicles â¿ 7 to 11 years â¿ a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. For additional information, see the attached closing report.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1992 Ford Crown Victoria 1993 Ford Crown Victoria 1994 Ford Crown Victoria 1995 Ford Crown Victoria 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 1992 Lincoln Town Car 1993 Lincoln Town Car 1994 Lincoln Town Car 1995 Lincoln Town Car 1996 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Lincoln Town Car 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis