Ford Recalls Cruise Control; Ford Recall List Provided
In a Massive Recall of 4.5 Million Cars Ford Recalls It's Cruise Control
The new Ford recall is being spread around by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it is a bit questionable that Ford isn't issuing their own press statement to these Ford owners to make sure that they are getting their recalled vehicles back into the dealerships to get fixed. Even the main Ford Web site is failing to post a main article on what the parameters of the newest Ford recall happen to be, leaving people to actually have to search by their VIN number to figure things out. Luckily we have a Ford recall list on page 2 that Ford owners can take a look at.
The reason for the recall on the Ford cruise control is that the faulty switch within the system can leak hydraulic fluid, overheat, smoke, and then burn. This causes immense concerns for distance drivers of many Ford vehicles, and means that there are millions of vehicles on the road right now that are putting their drivers at risk if they use the cruise control at just the wrong moment. In my opinion Ford needs to be doing a little bit more to get these vehicles off the road more quickly.
The vehicles most at risk on this current Ford recall are the 1995-2003 Windstars which were actually under Government investigation as to what the problems with the cruise control might have been giving their owners. The claim right now is that Ford is notifying all of their customers, but make sure that you do the research yourself to make sure that your Ford vehicle isn't on one of the recall lists right now. Once you do discover if your Ford vehicle is on one of the lists you should take your vehicle into a dealer for a complimentary installation of a fused wiring harness that will remove the risk of fires. The recall will begin starting on October 26th.
The New Ford Recall List:
Windstars 1995-2003
Excursion Diesels 2000-2003
F-Super Duty Diesels 1993-2003 (excluding 1998
Econolines 1992-2003
Explorers 1995-2002
Mercury Mountaineers 1995-2002
Rangers 1995-1997 and 2001-2003
F35 Motor homes 1994
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8 Comments
Post a CommentIs it too late to bring in my 99 windstar that I just bought in June for any of the recalls. Is there a time limit to where one needs to take advantage of a recall? My cruise control stopped working for about a month. Is this something I need to worry about a fire on? My over drive light is also flashing after driving for awhile....Is this a concern also .?
This is the fifth, count them, FIFTH recall on our windstar. You people better pony up with some cold hard cash for the incredible inconvenience you have caused our family, including, but not limited to loss of wages for time wasted, repairing these unacceptable defects. What is wrong with your people, your system, your assembly line? It doesn't suprise me in the least that Americans are buying superior foreign cars, when your negligence is so apparent. I DO EXPECT A REPLY TO THIS COMMENT ASAP
Good info. I had my front axle shaft replaced because of my abs light coming on while driving down the highway. Is that part of the recall?
I also just had my sending unit go in my gas tank now I don't know how much gas I have is that going to be recalled to?
This is too late for us, We lost our house to a fire due to our 2005 Freestar starting on fire in the garage. The fire started in the engine compartment on the drtivers side about a hour after it was parked. Cruise control wiring????
Just got recall from Ford in the mail for 98 Explorer.
Fast catch on this one. Thanks I don't have a ford but know someone who does.
Good to know for those affected by the recall.
Good information. Thanks.