Recall 05V017000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Expedition 2000

Ford/F150 2000

Ford/Supercrew 2001

Lincoln/Navigator 2000

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V017000 RECALL DATE: Jan 27, 2005

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 738490

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

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition "OFF."

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 (early April 2005), Owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch. 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 Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.