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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / July 2005Fire Risk - cruise-control deactivation switch
See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicles/index.html for article on problem with switch. I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is questionable. F-Series 1993-2003 Explorer without IVD 1995-2003 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003 Expedition 1997-2003 Ranger 1995-2003 The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the cruise control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the switch to be powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle is off and the key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a thin film barrier separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical components. Investigators say fires can occur when the film cracks and brake fluid from the master cylinder seeps into the electrical side of the switch." Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch? Update: Here's what you're supposed to do if you're concerned: http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicle.faq/index.html%20%5D%5D%3E > See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicles/index.html for article > on problem with switch. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch? Nice! Now I'm sure I'll sleep well. http://www.wesh.com/news/4606995/detail.html?rss=orl&psp=news http://www.wesh.com/news/4314934/detail.html > Update: Here's what you're supposed to do if you're concerned: > http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicle.faq/index.html%20%5D%5D%3E [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >> >> Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch? This was put out some time ago. Mine has already been replaced and it took 3-4 months to get the switches. You should have gotten a notice from the dealer or Ford. If not, check the owners website, maybe there is something there. When my switch was replaced, they kept the letter telling me the part was in. Clark > See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicles/index.html for article > on problem with switch. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch? Is this part available outside of the dealer? > See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/ford.vehicles/index.html for article > on problem with switch. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch? |
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