1992-2003 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others recall: vehicle speed control

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 13, 2009. It covers about 4,500,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,500,000
reported: Oct 13, 2009
owners notified: Oct 27, 2009
related complaints: 2,661

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.

Recall number 09V399000

Affected vehicles

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 E-450 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford E550 1992-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Excursion 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Explorer 1995-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Ford F-250 SD 1993-1997, 1999-2003 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-350 SD 1993-1997, 1999-2003 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-450 SD 1993-1997, 1999-2003 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-53 1994 1994
Ford F-550 SD 1993-1997, 1999-2003 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Ranger 1995-1997, 2001-2003 1995 1996 1997 2001 2002 2003
Ford Windstar 1995-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Mercury Mountaineer 1997, 2002 1997 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,661 complaints about acceleration problems.

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 2003 Ford E-250 2000 Ford E-350 2001 Ford E-350 2002 Ford E-350 2003 Ford E-350

Questions about recall 09V399000

Is there a recall on the 1992-2003 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 09V399000, reported on October 13, 2009, covers about 4,500,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V399000?

Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.

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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