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Published: Fri, August 03, 2007 - 11:03 pm
Last Updated: Fri, August 03, 2007 - 11:08 pm
Last Updated: Fri, August 03, 2007 - 11:08 pm
trucks, SUVs and vans to address concerns about a cruise control
switch. The recall covers more than a dozen vehicle models built
from 1992-2007.
Ford says it's responding to concerns about the speed control
deactivation switch in the vehicles that is powered at all times. A
spokesman says there've been "a few reports of fires" in Crown
Victorias.
The same switch has led to previous recalls based on reports of
fires.
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.
Owners with questions about the recall can contact Ford at (888)
222-2751.
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