Ford recalls 3.6 million vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and
vans to address concerns about a cruise control switch that has led to previous recalls based
on reports of fires. The company is doing this in order to respond to customer concerns about
the safety of the switch.
The recall covered more than a dozen vehicle models built from 1992-2004. The company said it
was responding to concerns from owners about the safety of their cars and questions about the
speed control deactivation switch in the vehicles that is powered at all times.
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
- Mercury Mountaineer
- 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
- 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
The nation's largest single recall involved 7.9 million Ford vehicles in 1996 to replace
an ignition switch. It was Ford's sixth recall, involving a total of more than 10.4 million
vehicles, conducted since 1999 because of problems with the speed control system, according
to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall will begin on August 13. Vehicle owners will have the cruise control switch, also
called the speed control switch, deactivated as an interim repair. When new parts are available,
which is expected to be in October, Ford dealers will begin installing new parts.
Source: CNN
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