Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The speed control deactivation switch in your vehicle controls the cruise control function. It's a small switch that could leak, overheat, and even catch fire if it fails.
Risk if Unfixed
If this switch fails, it could cause an engine fire in your vehicle, which could lead to serious damage or an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install a safety upgrade to prevent the switch from overheating, and they'll disconnect the switch as an interim repair. Once the new parts are available, they'll install a fused wiring harness to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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