Recall 06V286000: Cruise Control Switch Fire Hazard

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/E450 1996-2002

Ford/Econoline 1994-1996

Ford/Excursion 2000-2002

Ford/Explorer 1998

Ford/F250 1994-2002

Ford/F350 1994-2002

Ford/F450 1994-2002

Ford/F550 1994-2002

Ford/Mountaineer 1998

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V286000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: July 27, 2006

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1200000

SUMMARY:
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
Overheat could result in smoke, or burn and in an underhood fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 05S28. Customers may 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.