Ford recalling 3.8 million vehicles

[MarkHutch]

In one of the largest recalls in automaker history, Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling approximately 3.8 million pickup trucks and SUVs for a cruise control switch that has caused engine fires, even with the vehicle parked and the engine off.

The recall includes 1994-2002 model-years of F-150 pickup truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Broncos.

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[davsen8]

they say that for now they are just "deactivating the speed control" until they get enough replacement harness with fuses,,,,
Q: are they deactivating it by just pulling the plug off the brake unit?

Or is it something more magical that they are doing and I have to drag my rig into the shop now to get it deactivated... I'd sooner wait till I have to go in for service and they have the parts on hand???

~Davsen

[MarkHutch]

Dave, I believe I heard that they are just unpluging it somewhere under the hood. However, I might have misunderstood the news story. Might want to call your local dealer.

[peppermrj]

The way I understood it is they will just unplug it as it is hot all the time.

[davsen8]

thanks...

Looking at the diagram here

http://www.fordf150.net/ford_news/fo...rol-recall.php

I'd say I just gotta pop off the connector at the end of the reservoir labeled "switch".. sice that seems to be to only part that is anywhere near the brake fluid.

~dave

[peppermrj]

Thanxs for the link.