Cruise-Control Switch Forces Huge Ford Recall
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Saturday, August 4, 2007; Page D06
Ford recalled 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles and vans to fix a cruise-control switch that led to previous recalls based on reports of fires.
Ford said the recall covered more than a dozen models built from 1992 to 2004. The company said it was responding to concerns from owners about the safety of their cars and questions about the speed-control deactivation switch, which is powered at all times.
The automaker previously recalled nearly 6 million vehicles beginning in January 2005 because of engine fires linked to the cruise-control systems in trucks, SUVs and vans.
Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis said the company received "a few reports of fires" in Crown Victoria passenger cars before the recall. He did not provide a precise number.
The recall involves the following vehicles: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer.
Also covered are the 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1992-1993 E150-350 vans, 1997-2002 E150-350 vans, 1993 Ford F-Series pickups, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Mercury Capri, 2003-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning, and 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes.
