2002–2003 Ford E-550 & 2003 Ford Excursion + 6 more recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
💥 The risk
Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017, 05V388, 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
- 07V078000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 05S28
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 155,584
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-392-3673
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 12, 2007
- Built
- Jul 29, 2002 – Oct 30, 2003
- 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.