Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The speed control deactivation switch in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that helps prevent your brakes from overheating. In some 1993-2003 Ford models, this switch can leak, overheat, smoke, or even burn.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, it could cause a fire, either while you're driving or even when your car is parked. This is a serious risk of a vehicle fire, which could cause significant damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness and inspect the ABS control module connector – all at no cost to you. This repair is a free safety precaution to prevent a potential fire, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Original — Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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