Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford Crown Victoria, E150 +12 more: Electrical
Affects Ford Crown Victoria, E150, E350, E250, Bronco, F-250, F-350, F-450 Super Duty, F-150, F53 Motorhome Chassis, Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, E450 · 1992–2003 — about 165K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.