NHTSA Recall # | 61622 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V388000 |
MFG Compaign # | 05S28 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Date of notification | 12/09/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/08/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 07/09/05 |
Report created | 07/09/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4500000 |
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 action | 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 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286) |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 05s28. 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. |