Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #09V399000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V399000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 4,500,000 affected units, SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V399000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2009-10-13T00:00:00

Subject: Speed control deactivation switch/overheats

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 4,500,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09S09

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V399000

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