Recall 08V051000: Incorrect Speed Control Jumper Harness

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Bronco 1993

Ford/Crown Victoria 1992-1998

Ford/E-150 1994-2003

Ford/E-250 1994-2003

Ford/E-350 1994-2003

Ford/E150 1992-1993

Ford/E250 1992-1993

Ford/E350 1992-1993

Ford/Econoline 1992-2003

Ford/F150 1993

Ford/F250 1993

Ford/F350 1993

Ford/F450 1993

Ford/F53 1995-1997

Ford/Taurus SHO 1993-1995

Lincoln/Town Car 1992-1995

Mercury/Grand Marquis 1992-1998

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 01, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V051000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 225000

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 225,000 M?Y 1992-2003 Econoline, M/Y 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, M/Y 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, M/Y 1993 Bronco, F-Series, M/Y 1995-1997 F-Series Super Duty Stripped Chassis, M/Y 1992-1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, and M/Y 1992-1995 Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.

CONSEQUENCE:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 08S01. 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.