Millions of Ford Cars and Trucks Recalled for Cruise n Burn Setting

After years of reported cases of vehicles catching fire, Ford has recalled 3.6 cars, SUVs, Mini Vans and Trucks due to problems with the speed control deactivation switch. According to Ford's website:

"Ford is taking this action to address continued customer concerns about the potential for fires in their vehicles. We cannot be confident in the long term durability of the speed control deactivation switches."

This recall includes more than a dozen different models produced between 1992-2003.

What to do if you have a recalled ford vehicle (see chart of recalls below):
Take your vehicle into a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership where the mechanics will provide a free inspection of the speed control deactivation switch and, if needed, will either fix or replace the switch.

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Ford Truck Recall Alert for Trucks with Speed Control

Over 155,000 Ford trucks are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company, according to today's recall alert by the NHTSA.

Here are the models being recalled, all year 2003 Fords:

Ford E550 Trucks (2002 & 2003)
Ford Excursion SUV
Ford F-150 Trucks
Ford F250 Trucks
Ford F350 Trucks
Ford F450 Trucks
Ford F550 Trucks
Lincoln Blackwood Pickup Truck


On the models above, certain trucks equipped with speed control, gas or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. The overheating speed control switch could result in smoke that may impair the diver's ability to see, and/or cause a fire under the truck's hood.

What to do if you own one of these Ford trucks:
Immediately discontinue use of the speed control, and take your truck in to a Ford dealer. The dealer will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system for free.

Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-426 if they have further questions.