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03-25-2005, 03:23 AM
The investigation of F150's/SUV's is being expanded (according to the news) to include other model years.
The TV news also mentioned that though not part of the expanded investigation "16 other Ford vehicles including some passenger cars use the same part".
Do we have this same cruise control part?
We have had a number of fires here already.
March 23, 2005
The Associated Press, "U.S. Agency to Probe Ford Pickups, SUVs"
Federal regulators said Wednesday they are investigating more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a defect in a cruise control switch that already has led to a recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine Ford F-150 pickups from the 1995-1999 and 2001-2002 model years, and Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 1997-1999 and 2001-2002 model years.
Agency officials said they have received 218 complaints of engine fires from the cruise control switch in those models. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.
The investigation of the popular vehicles does not include the 2000 model years of the trucks and SUVs, which was covered by recall in January of nearly 800,000 vehicles.
Ford said the cruise control switch could short circuit and cause an engine compartment fire when the vehicle is parked or driven, even if cruise control is not in use.
"We'll continue to cooperate with the agency until the matter is closed," Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said.
The auto safety agency often conducts investigations after getting complaints from consumers or spotting trends in warranty claims. Investigations can lead to vehicle recalls.
The TV news also mentioned that though not part of the expanded investigation "16 other Ford vehicles including some passenger cars use the same part".
Do we have this same cruise control part?
We have had a number of fires here already.
March 23, 2005
The Associated Press, "U.S. Agency to Probe Ford Pickups, SUVs"
Federal regulators said Wednesday they are investigating more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a defect in a cruise control switch that already has led to a recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine Ford F-150 pickups from the 1995-1999 and 2001-2002 model years, and Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 1997-1999 and 2001-2002 model years.
Agency officials said they have received 218 complaints of engine fires from the cruise control switch in those models. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.
The investigation of the popular vehicles does not include the 2000 model years of the trucks and SUVs, which was covered by recall in January of nearly 800,000 vehicles.
Ford said the cruise control switch could short circuit and cause an engine compartment fire when the vehicle is parked or driven, even if cruise control is not in use.
"We'll continue to cooperate with the agency until the matter is closed," Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said.
The auto safety agency often conducts investigations after getting complaints from consumers or spotting trends in warranty claims. Investigations can lead to vehicle recalls.
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
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