Recall 05V388000: Cruise Control Switch Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Bronco 1994-1996

Ford/Expedition 1997-2002

Ford/F150 1994-2002

Ford/F250 1994-1999

Lincoln/Blackwood 2002

Lincoln/Navigator 1998-2002

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V388000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 07, 2005

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3800000

SUMMARY:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

CONSEQUENCE:
A fire at the switch could occur.

REMEDY:
As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (expected mid-October 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The interim owner notification is expected to begin during the week of September 12, 2005. Owners should contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 05S28. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.