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NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V017000
Component:  Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2000
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
F-150
Recall Date:
01/27/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 738,490
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence Summary:
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'OFF.'.
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 (early April 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V388000
Component:  Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2000
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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