Bad Switch Prompts Another Large Ford Recall
By Bill Visnic October 14, 2009A faulty switch to disengage cruise control will cost Ford Motor Co. yet again in what has been a wide-ranging safety problem.
In the latest recall that encompasses some 4.5 million vehicles - mostly trucks - Ford will repair the switch that can overheat and cause underhood fires. This round brings the number of vehicles recalled to fix the switch to 16 million. It is the largest recall ever in the U.S.
The vehicle lines affected by the latest recall - the Detroit Free Press said it now is the eighth recall for the switch - are:
1992-2003 Ford Ranger
1992-2003 Econoline vans
1995-2003 Ford Windstar
2000-2003 Ford Excursion
1993, 1997 and 1999-2003 F-Series Super Duty with diesel engines
1994 F53 motorhomes
The National Highway Transportation Safety Admin. opened an investigation for the latest recall in June 2008 after reports of engine fires in Windstar minivans.
Windstar photo courtesy Ford Motor Co.
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