Ford (finally) Recalls 3.6M Vehicles
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Ford (finally) Recalls 3.6M Vehicles
Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Vehicles
Over Cruise-Control Switch
Associated Press
August 3, 2007 4:59 p.m.
WASHINGTON -- 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 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, Mich.-based auto maker previously had recalled nearly six 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.
The recall involves the following vehicles: 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 and Mercury Mountaineer.
Also covered are the 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, and 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes.
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
Owners will begin receiving recall notices on Aug. 13. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch.
Owners with questions about the recall can contact Ford at (888) 222-2751.
Associated Press
August 3, 2007 4:59 p.m.
WASHINGTON -- 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 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, Mich.-based auto maker previously had recalled nearly six 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.
The recall involves the following vehicles: 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 and Mercury Mountaineer.
Also covered are the 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, and 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes.
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
Owners will begin receiving recall notices on Aug. 13. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch.
Owners with questions about the recall can contact Ford at (888) 222-2751.
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My late business partner had TWO Town Cars in his garage - a '94 and a '97. The detached 2-1/2 garage was tightly closed when a "mysterious" fire consumed the '97 and all but gutted the interior of the structure. The fire department said the temperature within three feet of the floor was well over 500 degrees F, and gasoline was boiling in the tanks of both vehicles. The only thing that suppressed the fire was a lack of oxygen, and it was difficult for the first responders to get water on the fire without admitting air. Gotta give props to the Houston Fire Department's professional handling of a potential bomb, and getting the fire out with no damage to the house and more important, no injuries.
It was nine years ago last month - and finally Ford is issuing a recall on that '97 TC.
It was nine years ago last month - and finally Ford is issuing a recall on that '97 TC.
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