NHTSA Recall # | 75719 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V051000 |
MFG Compaign # | 08S01 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | E-350 |
Model Year | 1998 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
Date of notification | 18/02/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/09/91 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/09/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/02/08 |
Report created | 04/02/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 225000 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. |
Consequence summary | As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 08s01. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |