Recalls for 1996 Ford Club Wagon

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Posted on: 1996-10-31
Description
The parking brake systems may not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less.  This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.  105, hydraulic brake systems.

Consequence
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin november 27, 1996.  Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2006-08-02
Description
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 or burn and an underhood fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge.  The recall began on august 7, 2006.  Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.  (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

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.