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Ford recalls 3.8 million pickups, SUVs
Seattle Post-Intelligencer ^ | Sept. 7, 2005 | Ken Thomas

Posted on 09/07/2005 10:09:04 AM PDT by seacapn

WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.

Ford said the recall of 1994-2002 model-year vehicles includes the company's hot-selling F-150 pickup truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Broncos. The company said it would start sending out recall notices to vehicle owners immediately.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: automakers; buytoyota; cruisecontrol; driverreturnsonfoot; engine; f150; failsonraceday; firstonrecallday; fixorrepairdaily; ford; fordmotor; foundonroaddead; pinto; pos; recall; suv; trucks
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To: Corin Stormhands
There was an earlier Ford Truck recall. Is this a different issue?

It sounds like they widened the existing recall from earlier this year. I've got a 2001 F-150, and I received this recall in Jan or Feb of this year. I think then, it was only 2000- 2001, but I could be remembering wrong.

21 posted on 09/07/2005 10:23:30 AM PDT by Egon (By the way, I took the liberty of fertilizing your caviar.)
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To: blackie

Hope you have a fire extinguisher.


22 posted on 09/07/2005 10:23:37 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Clemenza

Fu@#ed Over Rebuilt Dodge


23 posted on 09/07/2005 10:24:20 AM PDT by Fierce Allegiance
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To: HEY4QDEMS

While the saddle tanks weren't a great idea, nobody ever managed to get one to explode or catch fire in tests - except NBC, which used explosives to fake it after they couldn't do it either. Ooops.


24 posted on 09/07/2005 10:25:19 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: blackie

I'd rather have a busted Ford than a new GM.


25 posted on 09/07/2005 10:25:22 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Warning.... Contents under pressure....If you don't like what I say, don't read it !)
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To: Sam's Army
Why people continue to buy Fords is beyond me

Actually, I've got a '98 Ford Explorer that I am quite pleased with. It's been a very reliable vehicle so far.

Other than the Mustangs, the Rangers and the F-series trucks, the rest of Ford's line-up really sucks.
26 posted on 09/07/2005 10:25:28 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (Proud member of the 21st century Christian Crusaders)
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To: seacapn

Anybody know if the Escape SUV is included in the recall? I have a 2002 Escape and absolutely love it.


27 posted on 09/07/2005 10:25:56 AM PDT by piperpilot
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To: Spktyr

There is no power in hope.


28 posted on 09/07/2005 10:26:10 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: seacapn
I own a 1999 F-150. Looks like I'll be running it down to the dealer.
29 posted on 09/07/2005 10:27:58 AM PDT by Myrddin
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To: blackie

Enjoy your powerful flaming chunk of truck, then. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when, IMO.


30 posted on 09/07/2005 10:28:11 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: EagleUSA
provide for the socialistic union-pandering

You got that right. My uncle is a retired union official from one of the big three.

One of things that the union turns a blind eye to is the industry building plants in Mexico and South America using cheap labor to boost profits which a huge portion goes to American unionized auto workers.
31 posted on 09/07/2005 10:28:23 AM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.)
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To: reagan_fanatic

Love the Mustang. It's the only Ford product I'd consider.


32 posted on 09/07/2005 10:28:51 AM PDT by Clemenza (Need new tagline)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

I haven't been able to break either my '90 4X4 Eddie Bauer Bronco or my '01 F-150 SVT Lightning. ;)


33 posted on 09/07/2005 10:29:04 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: piperpilot
I have a 2003 Escape. There is a recall on the accelerator cable. There are also recalls against the cruise control that require a firmware update. That one needs a run to the dealer too. Both vehicles are running just fine, but I don't need surprises on a long trip.
34 posted on 09/07/2005 10:30:30 AM PDT by Myrddin
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To: blackie

I drive a 02 Ranger Ext Cab Edge for the mileage. But I have a 92 F150 for rough work. The 92 has 200+k without a problem.


35 posted on 09/07/2005 10:32:01 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Warning.... Contents under pressure....If you don't like what I say, don't read it !)
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To: seacapn

Finally!


36 posted on 09/07/2005 10:32:30 AM PDT by Petronski (I love Cyborg. Gosh I miss her!)
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To: Sam's Army

You don't get out and about much, do you?


37 posted on 09/07/2005 10:32:42 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: Sam's Army
1994 Explorer -- 275,000 miles.

This vehicle has exceeded my original expectations in every way.

38 posted on 09/07/2005 10:32:51 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (I ain't got a dime, but what I got is mine. I ain't rich, but Lord I'm free.)
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To: cripplecreek
The only real problem Ive had with my 95 F-150 is that the plastic in all of my door latching mechanisms is deteriorating all at once. Should have been made out of metal. I did change the alternator a few weeks back. It's been a great truck.

WD-40 is the most likely culprit. That stuff is murder on plastic parts.

39 posted on 09/07/2005 10:34:07 AM PDT by Niteranger68 ("Spare the rod, spoil the liberal.")
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To: Myrddin
I own a 1999 F-150. Looks like I'll be running it down to the dealer.

So do I. Last two times I've taken my truck in for service (60K, 75K), I have asked about this reall and been told it does not effect the 1999s. Hmmmmmm.

40 posted on 09/07/2005 10:34:33 AM PDT by pikachu (Don't MAKE ME get my flying monkies out!)
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