CNN: Ford recalling 3.8 million vehicles

[DeepModem Mom]

Ford recalling 3.8 million vehicles
Trucks and SUVs recalled for switch that could cause fires. Also, Toyota issues service bulletin.
September 7, 2005


NEW YORK (CNN) - In one of the largest recalls in automaker history, Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling approximately 3.8 million pickup trucks and SUVs for a cruise control switch that has caused engine fires, even with the vehicle parked and the engine off.

The recall includes 1994-2002 model-years of F-150 pickup truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Broncos.

Ford had already recalled more than 1 million year 2000 vehicles in two separate recalls to replace the cruise control switch.

CNN launched an investigation into the fires earlier this year after receiving complaints from numerous Ford owners who said their vehicles caught fire when their engines were off and the keys weren't in the ignition. And in March, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an expanded investigation into the 3.8 million vehicles, after receiving 660 complaints of spontaneous fires.

The switch, which costs about $20, shuts off the cruise control when the driver firmly steps on the brakes. The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the cruise control on the other....


http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/09/07/ford_recall/index.html

[eleny]

1. Thanks, ours is one of them

I'd heard about this investigation and am glad to read that they're recalling. The article has a link to the Ford web page and on that page is a recall link. Enter the vehicle VIN and you know if the vehicle is part of the recall. I knew our '96 was probably in there and sure eough it is.

Thank you!!!

[DeepModem Mom]

2. Thanks for the additional info, eleny! nt

[Brundle_Fly]

3. ahem....

IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME.

they have been in about 500 lawsuits over this....
I guess it became cheaper to recall than keep fighting in court.

[eleny]

4. i know!

I read about this a while back, maybe a month ago. and I was so glad to see the posting here. Our truck is older but rarely driven. Still, living in a dy climate the membrane could have dried out and we could have had a potential fire.

[Sgent]

5. Someone has to say it

Why again should we buy american cars?