Posted on 01/27/2005 12:53:54 PM PST by NativeTexun
Ford recalls 792,000 trucks, SUVs Cruise-control switches can cause engine fires
02:27 PM CST on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Bloomberg News
Ford Motor Co. recalled 792,000 light trucks from the 2000 and 2001 model years, including F-150 pickups and Expedition sport-utility vehicles, because a cruise-control switch can cause engine fires.
The action involves some 2000 F-150s, Expeditions and Navigator SUVs, as well as 2001 F-Series Supercrew pickups, the Dearborn, Michigan-based company said in a statement today. Ford plans to initially disconnect the switch and then ask vehicle owners to return when enough replacement parts are available.
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I just heard one of the warnings from Ford on the radio: 'If you own one of these models don't park in or near a building'. No kidding.
Pathetic
As a matter of financial planning - I wonder what kind of reserves the manufacturer sets aside for this kind of expense - or is there such a thing as insurance to mitigate the hit of a recall?
As a matter of financial planning - I wonder what kind of reserves the manufacturer sets aside for this kind of expense - or is there such a thing as insurance to mitigate the hit of a recall?
F - O - R - D.....
Good question .. I have no idea. But maybe they built them so cheaply they have reserves for just this type of thing?
; >
Probably something you could research on Google or maybe someone will come along with the answer.
BUMP
F.ound O.n R.oad D.ead
ROFL!
Dang! Oh, wait...I don't own a Ford. Never have and never will. It's GM for me, every time. But, if I did own a Ford in this category, I'd park it outside for the time being.
Fix Or Repair Daily
My favorite, though is for FIAT.
Fix It Again, Tony.
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Chevrolet = Cracked Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time
Interesting. My '99 Explorer had a recall on the cruise control system soon after I bought it new. Maybe the Ford cruise control engineer was a Dem. Other than that and some minor things, my Ford is still going, now at 110,000 miles and doing great.
>>Maybe the Ford cruise control engineer was a Dem. <<
HA!
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