1992-2003 Ford Bronco, Ford Crown Victoria and others recall: cruise control

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 4, 2008. It covers about 225,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 225,000
reported: Feb 4, 2008
owners notified: Feb 18, 2008
related complaints: 623

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

What is wrong: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 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.
Risk: 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 began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 08V051000

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco 1993 1993
Ford Crown Victoria 1992-1998 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Ford E-150 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford E-250 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford E-350 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Econoline 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-150 1993 1993
Ford F-250 1993 1993
Ford F-350 1993 1993
Ford F-450 SD 1993 1993
Ford F-53 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
Ford Taurus Sho 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995
Mercury Grand Marquis 1992-1998 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 623 complaints about acceleration problems.

1993 Ford Bronco 1995 Ford Crown Victoria 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 1998 Ford Crown Victoria 2000 Ford E-150 2001 Ford E-150 2002 Ford E-150 2003 Ford E-150 2000 Ford E-250 2001 Ford E-250 2002 Ford E-250

Questions about recall 08V051000

Is there a recall on the 1992-2003 Ford Bronco, Ford Crown Victoria and others cruise control?

Yes. Recall 08V051000, reported on February 4, 2008, covers about 225,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V051000?

Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

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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