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2002 FORD Ranger VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Safety Recalls

Under Review #09V399000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The speed control deactivation switch in your vehicle is a small electronic component that helps regulate your speed while driving. It's located near your accelerator pedal, and over time, it could start to leak and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the speed control deactivation switch fails, it could cause a fire in or around your vehicle. This could happen with the engine running or even when the engine is off, posing a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness and inspect the ABS control module connector, all at no cost to you. They'll make the necessary repairs to ensure your vehicle is safe and reliable.
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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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Under Review #07V336000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The speed control deactivation switch in your vehicle helps control your cruise control. It's a small switch that can get damaged and overheat, causing a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this switch fails, it could start a fire under the hood of your vehicle, which could cause serious damage and put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install a new, fire-resistant wiring harness to prevent this issue. They'll also disconnect the faulty switch as a temporary fix until the new wiring is available. This service is free, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready.
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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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2001
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2000
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