Recalls for 1996 Ford F-53

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Posted on: 2008-02-04
Description
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles.  The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.  

Consequence
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component.  The recall began on february 18, 2008.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  08s01.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.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2007-08-03
Description
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.

Consequence
This could result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action
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.