2002-2003 Ford E550, Ford Excursion and others recall: vehicle speed control

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 6, 2007. It covers about 155,584 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 155,584
reported: Mar 6, 2007
owners notified: Mar 12, 2007
related complaints: 58

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)

Recall number 07V078000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about acceleration problems.

2002 Ford E550 2003 Ford E550 2003 Ford Excursion 2003 Ford F-150 2003 Ford F-250 SD 2003 Ford F-350 SD 2003 Ford F-450 SD 2003 Ford F-550 SD 2003 Lincoln Blackwood

Questions about recall 07V078000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Ford E550, Ford Excursion and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 07V078000, reported on March 6, 2007, covers about 155,584 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V078000?

Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, 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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