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NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V388000
Component:  Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2002
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
F-150
Recall Date:
09/07/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,800,000
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence Summary:
A fire at the switch could occur.
Corrective Summary:
As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (expected mid-October 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The interim owner notification is expected to begin during the week of September 12, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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