Ford Recall of 4.5 Million Vehicles Over Fire Danger
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Ford Motor Company has issued its largest single recall in history this week alerting drivers to a fire hazard from a faulty switch. This is the eighth recall of the faulty Fords, this time involving 4.5 million vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that 16 million Ford vehicles have been recalled over the faulty switch in the past decade.
The problem switch is made by Texas Instruments. The cruise control deactivation switch can leak hydraulic fluid, overheat and then burn, risking fire, even when the car is parked in your garage. The Windstar vans have an elevated risk, said a Ford spokesman.
Ford says it did not use the controversial switch in post 2003-models.
According to the government, Ford drivers should look for anything that appears to signal a fire danger such as malfunctioning cruise control and brake lights, antilock braking systems and brake light warnings on the dash. Another warning sign is difficulty in getting the vehicle out of the park mode.
You can take your vehicle to a dealer for a complimentary installation of a fused wiring harness that eliminates the risk of fires, according to NHTSA. The safety recall should officially begin the week of October 26th. Other resources include the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline a 1-888-327-4236 or http://www.safercar.gov.
Models included in the recall include: 1995-2003 Windstars, 2000-2003 Excursion diesels, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-Super Duty diesels, 1992-2003 Econolines, 1995-2002 Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 Rangers and 1994 F35 motorhomes.
For the sake of your family, bring your vehicle in for the repair.