Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V124000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V124000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 262,695 affected units, FORD/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. a fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V124000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/speed control switch

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 262,695

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99S15

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. a fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.

Consequence Summary: A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V124000

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Created At: 1742808662

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