Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles And Pickup Trucks, The Speed Control DeActivation Switch May Overheat, Smoke, Or Burn.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
SUPERCREW
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V017000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Lead To A Fire. Fires Have Occurred While The Vehicles Were Parked With The Ignition ‘Off.’
Fix Defect
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 Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673. (Note: Also See Recalls 05V388 And 06V286)
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
20000807
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
738490
Date Owners Notified
20050208
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20050127
Make Campaign Number
05S28