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MarkHutch
09-07-2005, 04:31 PM
In one of the largest recalls in automaker history, Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling approximately 3.8 million pickup trucks and SUVs for a cruise control switch that has caused engine fires, even with the vehicle parked and the engine off.

The recall includes 1994-2002 model-years of F-150 pickup truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Broncos.

Full Story (http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/09/07/ford_recall/index.html)

davsen8
09-08-2005, 08:56 AM
they say that for now they are just "deactivating the speed control" until they get enough replacement harness with fuses,,,,
Q: are they deactivating it by just pulling the plug off the brake unit?

Or is it something more magical that they are doing and I have to drag my rig into the shop now to get it deactivated... I'd sooner wait till I have to go in for service and they have the parts on hand???

~Davsen

MarkHutch
09-09-2005, 02:46 AM
Dave, I believe I heard that they are just unpluging it somewhere under the hood. However, I might have misunderstood the news story. Might want to call your local dealer.

peppermrj
09-09-2005, 07:11 AM
The way I understood it is they will just unplug it as it is hot all the time.

davsen8
09-09-2005, 10:55 AM
thanks...

Looking at the diagram here

http://www.fordf150.net/ford_news/ford-f150-bronco-cruise-control-recall.php

I'd say I just gotta pop off the connector at the end of the reservoir labeled "switch".. sice that seems to be to only part that is anywhere near the brake fluid.

~dave

peppermrj
09-09-2005, 02:09 PM
Thanxs for the link.

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