NHTSA Campaign 07V078000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Mar 6, 2007 · 155,584 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
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)
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-550 | 2002 | 155,584 |
| FORD | E-550 | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | F-150 | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2003 | 155,584 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2003 | 155,584 |
| LINCOLN | BLACKWOOD | 2003 | 155,584 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V078000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.