Recall 05V-388
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 to 1996 Ford Bronco and 5 other models: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-388
- Reported
- September 7, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 4,500,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk
A fire at the switch could occur.
The fix
By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed]. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 1994 to 1996
- Ford Expedition 1997 to 2002
- Ford F-150 1994 to 2002
- Ford F-250 1994 to 1999
- Lincoln Blackwood 2002
- Lincoln Navigator 1998 to 2002