1994-2002 Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition and others recall: vehicle speed control

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 7, 2005. It covers about 4,500,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,500,000
reported: Sep 7, 2005
owners notified: Sep 12, 2005
related complaints: 1,741

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

Recall number 05V388000

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Ford Expedition 1997-2002 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Ford F-150 1994-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Ford F-250 1994-1999 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Lincoln Blackwood 2002 2002
Lincoln Navigator 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,741 complaints about acceleration problems.

1994 Ford Bronco 1995 Ford Bronco 1996 Ford Bronco 1999 Ford Expedition 2000 Ford Expedition 2001 Ford Expedition 2002 Ford Expedition 1999 Ford F-150 2000 Ford F-150 2001 Ford F-150 2002 Ford F-150 1996 Ford F-250

Questions about recall 05V388000

Is there a recall on the 1994-2002 Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 05V388000, reported on September 7, 2005, covers about 4,500,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V388000?

By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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