Ford Motor Company in connection with its attempt to promote safety and security among their customers vehicle has announced that it will improve your speed 2005th He said security will include the revocation of certain speed control-equipped gas or natural gas 1994-2002 F-250 through F-550 F-Super Duty trucks, 2000-2002 Excursions, 1994-1996 Econoline vans and 1996-2002 E-450 van as well as speed control-equipped 1998 mountaineers and explorers. According to the automaker to about 1.2 million of these vehicles are currently being used in the United States.
"Today's action includes those vehicles that have been identified as having a interaction issue between the speed control deactivation switch and the brake system which could, in rare cases, cause the switch to overheat and ultimately catch fire," said Ray Nevi, assistant director, Ford Automotive safety office.
During the past year, Ford has spent the withdrawal of about 5 million vehicles put fused wiring harness for the speed control deactivation switch. This is done to get rid of the likely risk of fire if the switch leaked. He said the armor stops the current caused by the leak.
"After last year's withdrawal, as indicated further analysis will be continued in order to determine what vehicle characteristics contribute to the potential for switch leakage. After a year of intensive research, including working with NHTSA engineers, we conclude that certain factors on affected vehicles may lead to overheating of the switch, "Neva said.
failure may be caused by overheating. Failure can be the result of repeated high vacuum events. In addition, to address the potential difficulties facing the vehicle users, the automaker is prepared enough leads, Ford Econoline Van parts and more parts to cater for these other vehicles.
upcoming safety recall includes the orientation of the switch on the brake master cylinder and frequent high vacuum events at the switch, as is typical brake system operation.
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