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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 05V388📅 Sep 7, 2005

2000–2002 Ford Expedition & 2000–2002 Ford F-150 + 2 more recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

💥 The risk

A fire at the switch could occur.

🔧 The fix

By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V388000
Manufacturer recall #
05S28
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 12, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Ford recall no. 05S28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V388 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V388?

2000–2002 Ford Expedition & 2000–2002 Ford F-150 + 2 more. 4,500,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.