Recall 99V-124
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1993 Ford Crown Victoria and 2 other models: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-124
- Reported
- May 19, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 262,695 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
The fix
Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 99s15.this recall has been supersedes by ford recall no. 05s28 (please see 05v017, 05v388, 06v286 and 07v336). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 1992 to 1993
- Lincoln Town Car 1992 to 1993
- Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 to 1993