Oct 25th, 2010 by Ross Edwards
The NHTSA claims that despite praiseworthy efforts by Ford, many of the 14 million Ford vehicles recalled for a potential fire risk from 1999 to 2009 have not been repaired. Used car owners who may not know that there is a recall in effect for their vehicles are most likely to not have the repairs done.
The recall is in effect for 1992-2003 E Series vans, 1993-2003 F Series trucks, 1995-2003 Windstar minivans (shown above), 1995-2002 Explorers and 1995-2003 Rangers. A problem with the cruise control system could allow the switch to leak into the anti-lock braking system. The recall is important and owners of potentially affected vehicles should have the repair completed without delay.
“If not repaired, the vehicles can catch fire, even if they are turned off, parked and unattended,” the NHTSA said in a statement.
There are some warning signs that owners have noticed before a fire occurred, like the cruise control system or brake lights not working, low brake fluid and a brake system warning light may illuminate on the dashboard before a fire occurs, according to Automotive News. If any of those things are happening on your vehicle, contact a dealer immediately.
You can also check if your Ford vehicle is affected by the recall by entering the VIN number here:
www.ford.com/owner-services/customer-support/recall-information.
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