Ford has upgraded the cruise control recall list to include all years of the Mark. Go get yours done.

LINK (http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou070803_jj_fordrecall.dc7248f0.html)

How does this work if you are not the original owner? Would i be able to just wander in to a dealer and get it done free? How can i tell if its been done already?

I would think this recall would cover whom ever is in the car.

They are just going to install a fuse? Thats what the article says.

"Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch it its found to be leaking."

I've done quite a few of these recalls. I think ford should just recall every single car the've ever produced. This way they can cover everything in one shot.

On that site in the above link it says this switch is powered at all times? So, even with the ignition off it is live? Thats not good... Good job i have my batt disconnected if thats the case! Imagine going out to your car one morning and its burnt out!

So how do we get this replaced? Do we just call up a local dealership?

Unless you need to setup an appointment, just go there and talk to the service writer. I think ours are going to take a little longer, as it is supposed to be somewhere in the right front of the car. I'm just getting the intake manifold back together, so I cant go underneath to investigate. I will in the next couple of days.

This little bugger is in the passenger fender, behind the liner and just behind the ride compressor. On 93 its below the master cylinder is memory serves me correct.

So if Ford admits this part is faulty, then will those fellow Mark owners that had their Mark burst into flames get reimbursed?

I recall one such thread with photos and all and it was clear was caused it.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 3) - Ford Motor Co. is recalling 3.6 million vehicles to address cruise control switch concerns that have led to previous recalls based on reports of fires. The following vehicles are affected.

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
1999-2001 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

Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch if it is found to be leaking.

I've done quite a few of these recalls. I think ford should just recall every single car the've ever produced. This way they can cover everything in one shot.

The way FORD and any big company thinks, Are in dollars. If it costs $100 million to have a recall, like when the mustang gas tanks were exploding in an accident and people were injured and dieing, They would calculate the cost of the lawsuits and if it costs less to pay for the lawsuits....Then they'll let the people keep burning! :mad: Of course now the government got involved...But if they could get away with it they would!!

The way FORD and any big company thinks, Are in dollars. If it costs $100 million to have a recall, like when the mustang gas tanks were exploding in an accident and people were injured and dieing, They would calculate the cost of the lawsuits and if it costs less to pay for the lawsuits....Then they'll let the people keep burning! :mad:

That was the Pinto. Wasn't it?:shifty:

It was both of them..then they had to but a protective plate behind the back set.

http://www.safetyforum.com/fordmustang

So basically, every mustang from the beginning to at least 2004 model year are death traps in a rear impact collision. I think I will install that roll cage in the GT.

Also, watch out for them...Ford Explorers with Firestone tires! Lol. :shifty: These things are often exaggerated by the crappy media. No more people died in pintos than in any other vehicle of the time. (although it is listed as one of the worst vehicles ever produced)

Awesome. People can't fvcking see at night, but we'll fix your cruise control switch!

Awesome. People can't fvcking see at night, but we'll fix your cruise control switch!

I dunno about that. Think about it, flames shooting outta the front fender will sure light up the road! LOL Maybe I should not take mine in.....

My 94 E-150 was recalled a couple of years ago for the same issue. The solution was to remove the cruise relay and render the system useless- thanks FOMOCO! At least now they have decent solution.

My 94 E-150 was recalled a couple of years ago for the same issue. The solution was to remove the cruise relay and render the system useless- thanks FOMOCO! At least now they have decent solution.

huh? did you do the 2nd half of the recall, when it first came out you went in and they just unplugged the switch, then when the recall kit came out you were supposed to return and have the kit installed. it should work (if it did before)

Wasn't it just the master cylinder leaking into the cruise control that was causing the fire's. I think the grand marks the state troopers were using in MI were catching fire from rear impacts also (gas tanks)

Wasn't it just the master cylinder leaking into the cruise control that was causing the fire's. I think the grand marks the state troopers were using in MI were catching fire from rear impacts also (gas tanks)

its the brake psi switch, it would leak through and brake fluid runs down the wires and into the cruise servo and the whole sys would short out, the rear collision recall in the vics, they had us put a shield to block the lower shock mounts from slicing through the gas tank during impact

My 94 E-150 was recalled a couple of years ago for the same issue. The solution was to remove the cruise relay and render the system useless- thanks FOMOCO! At least now they have decent solution.



go finish the recall. you did the first half only before the fused harness was released.

My 94 E-150 was recalled a couple of years ago for the same issue. The solution was to remove the cruise relay and render the system useless- thanks FOMOCO! At least now they have decent solution.

Well isn't the van listed? Do you still have it? Take it in... LOL...

thank you all for this info,i feel alot safer driving my mark 8 knowing that there are other people out there looking out for me other than the dealer,corse all they want is the cash.
jon..

huh? did you do the 2nd half of the recall, when it first came out you went in and they just unplugged the switch, then when the recall kit came out you were supposed to return and have the kit installed. it should work (if it did before)


No, that's news to me the Service Advisor told me that was all there was and live with no cruise control or the van will go up in smoke. They are out of business now so I will try another dealer when I take the Mark in.

Thanks!

Well isn't the van listed? Do you still have it? Take it in... LOL...

This recall covers 92-93 then 97-2002 E-150s They got the 94-95 in an earlier recall. I didn't do any research on like I would have for the Mark (the van is regulated to holiday travels and home depot runs) so I wasn't educated when I took it in and they #@@#$ me.

I see from the advise here that the harness just wasn't ready then and I should be able to get it replaced. :D

Just had mine done yesterday. Took about a hour and a half, No appt. But be careful they didnt tell me what was done or gave me any paperwork.

This recall covers 92-93 then 97-2002 E-150s They got the 94-95 in an earlier recall. I didn't do any research on like I would have for the Mark (the van is regulated to holiday travels and home depot runs) so I wasn't educated when I took it in and they #@@#$ me.

I see from the advise here that the harness just wasn't ready then and I should be able to get it replaced. :D

So only my 93 is on the recall? Not my 94 and 95?

How do I know they were done if it was an earlier recall?

I think he is only referring to his van. All year Mark's are on the list.

GMAN,

Thanks for the info, I was not aware! So I joined the group.

I have a 95 Mark III and I have a clunk when I put it in reverse. So I was checking for tips. I am thinking U-joint? I am praying no trany problem.
I am looking for a replacement left front headlamp assembly. As my crome blew off a while back.

Please drop me a line if you have any ideas.

Thanks!

...I used to work at Ford in Parts and Service engineering.

True story - in 1986 during the fuel-spewing debacle that affected all commercial vehicles, ESPECIALLY ambulances, an ambulance was called to respond to an accident in tennessee....

...a 1982 Ford F150 (known spongy brakes due to caliper stretch

...ran into a pinto that had died in traffic

...that caused a fiery explosion

...and as the EMS personnel administered first aid the AMBULANCE exploded due to fuel spewing out both fuel tanks (a smidge of an exhaust routing error)

Ford denied comment/responsibility. :)

My cruise is inop - I have a new *(used) in-fender control head and cable assy.... but will Ford buy me a new one now?

...I used to work at Ford in Parts and Service engineering.

True story - in 1986 during the fuel-spewing debacle that affected all commercial vehicles, ESPECIALLY ambulances, an ambulance was called to respond to an accident in tennessee....

...a 1982 Ford F150 (known spongy brakes due to caliper stretch

...ran into a pinto that had died in traffic

...that caused a fiery explosion

...and as the EMS personnel administered first aid the AMBULANCE exploded due to fuel spewing out both fuel tanks (a smidge of an exhaust routing error)

Ford denied comment/responsibility. :)

Anyone else see a history here? First, it was the Pinto. Then, the Lincoln Versailles. After that, the Granada. Then, the E-Series, and of course, then the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Who's next, the Fusion?

I am looking to put some tires on my 94 and i want to have a wider tire on the back than the front but I don't want the rubber band foreign car look. I like the old american muscle look. Will the MKV111 accept 15'' rims or can anyone give advice on tire sizes. I have the 16'' factory rims right now. When I come down the road i want people to know that these cars mean business.

Um what's rims and tires have to do with a recall?... Hmmm... becareful!! they might catch on fire too... and tires BURN!!... that burn hot!!...

...I used to work at Ford in Parts and Service engineering.

True story - in 1986 during the fuel-spewing debacle that affected all commercial vehicles, ESPECIALLY ambulances, an ambulance was called to respond to an accident in tennessee....

...a 1982 Ford F150 (known spongy brakes due to caliper stretch

...ran into a pinto that had died in traffic

...that caused a fiery explosion

...and as the EMS personnel administered first aid the AMBULANCE exploded due to fuel spewing out both fuel tanks (a smidge of an exhaust routing error)

Ford denied comment/responsibility. :)



caliper stretch or brake line routing?