Recall 07V-336: 1993 Ford Bronco, 1992–1998 Ford Crown Victoria and 20 more
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Aug 3, 2007, covering about 3,600,000 vehicles.
The problem
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (Expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Notes
Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V336000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 1993 | All years |
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Ford E-150 | 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Ford E-250 | 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Ford E-350 | 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Ford E-450 | 2003 | All years |
| Ford Explorer | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Ford Explorer Sport | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Ford F-150 | 1993, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Ford F-250 | 1993 | All years |
| Ford F-350 | 1993 | All years |
| Ford F-450 SD | 1993 | All years |
| Ford F-53 | 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Ford F53 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Ford Ranger | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Ford Taurus SHO | 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Lincoln Mark Viii | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Mercury Capri | 1994 | All years |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Mercury Mountaineer | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-336?
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
How is recall 07V-336 fixed?
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (Expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.