Re: Fire But Saved Most Of Tractors

Posted by onefarmer on December 06, 2005 at 20:05:41 from (216.93.97.118):

In Reply to: Re: Fire But Saved Most Of Tractors posted by John in Ct on December 06, 2005 at 18:15:41:

September 7, 2005

Ford Recalls 3.8 million Pickups and SUVs

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In the 5th largest recall in US history, Ford Motor Co. announced today the recall of 3.8 million of its pickup trucks and SUV's due to concerns over engine fires. The recall of 1994-2002 model-year vehicles includes the F-150 pickup, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Bronco.

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Campaign Number: 05V388000 Date: 2005-Sep-07

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

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 Summary: AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. FORD INITIALLY ADVISED NHTSA THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO RECONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL IN MID-OCTOBER 2005. HOWEVER, AS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2005, FORD STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOW EXPECTED IN MID-DECEMBER 2005. OWNERS WILL THEN BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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