Make / Models / Years:
FORD / E450 / 1996-2002
FORD / EXCURSION / 2000-2002
FORD / EXPLORER / 1998
FORD / F250 / 1994-2002
FORD / F350 / 1994-2002
FORD / F450 / 1994-2002
FORD / F550 / 1994-2002
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg's Report Number: 05S28
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V286000
Mfg's Report Date : JUL 27, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :1200000

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Consequence: Overheat could result in smoke, or burn and in an under-hood fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.