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Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
By KEN THOMAS,AP
Posted: 2007-08-03 17:23:21
WASHINGTON (Aug. 3) - Ford Motor Co. said Friday it would recall 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to address concerns about a cruise control switch that has led to previous recalls based on reports of fires.
Ford said the recall, which covered more than a dozen models, was fueled by concerns about a cruise control switch said to cause vehicle 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
Ford said the recall covered more than a dozen vehicle models built from 1992-2007. The company said it was responding to concerns from owners about the safety of their cars and questions about the speed control deactivation switch in the vehicles that is powered at all times.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker previously had recalled nearly 6 million vehicles beginning in January 2005 because of engine fires linked to the cruise control systems in trucks, SUVs and vans.
"Customers remain concerned about the long-term durability of the speed control system and about the safety of their vehicles," said Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis.
He said the automaker had received "a few reports of fires" in Ford Crown Victoria passenger cars prior to the recall. He did not have a precise number.
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch it its found to be leaking.
Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
By KEN THOMAS,AP
Posted: 2007-08-03 17:23:21
WASHINGTON (Aug. 3) - Ford Motor Co. said Friday it would recall 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to address concerns about a cruise control switch that has led to previous recalls based on reports of fires.
Ford said the recall, which covered more than a dozen models, was fueled by concerns about a cruise control switch said to cause vehicle 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
Ford said the recall covered more than a dozen vehicle models built from 1992-2007. The company said it was responding to concerns from owners about the safety of their cars and questions about the speed control deactivation switch in the vehicles that is powered at all times.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker previously had recalled nearly 6 million vehicles beginning in January 2005 because of engine fires linked to the cruise control systems in trucks, SUVs and vans.
"Customers remain concerned about the long-term durability of the speed control system and about the safety of their vehicles," said Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis.
He said the automaker had received "a few reports of fires" in Ford Crown Victoria passenger cars prior to the recall. He did not have a precise number.
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch it its found to be leaking.