Ford Recall Over Faulty Cruise Control Switch

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Ford is recalling millions of vehicles because a faulty cruise control switch could spark fires.

3.6 million vehicles, including the F-150 truck, Ford Explorer, Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, among others, are included in the recall. All vehicles were built between 1992 and 2004.

This is the second time the auto giant has recalled vehicles over this problem. In January 2005, over 6 million cars, trucks, SUVs and vans were recalled for the same cruise control switch. Over the past decade Ford has recalled 10 million vehicles because of the concern over faulty switches.

The company says it's received a few reports of fires. It denies the switches pose a hazard and says the recall is unwarranted. However, the National Highway Traffice Safety Administration (NHTSA) has documented 600 fires in Ford vehicles since 1992.

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