Ford Mountaineer: Speed Control Deactivation Switch May Overheat And Catch Fire.

Ford is recalling 7,936 Mountaineer and Explorer vehicles in the United Kingdom because the speed control deactivation switch can overheat, smoke, or catch fire. The fix involves replacing the switch if needed and installing a modified jumper harness. This is classified as a serious safety issue.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: FORD MOUNTAINEER, FORD EXPLORER. Units affected: 7,936

Reason

It has been identified that the speed control deactivation switch may overheat smoke or burn. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch renewed if necessary in addition to which a modified jumper harness will be installed.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2006-09-25

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4da8c2bb-e411-4ac2-a16f-7df2ba165a32