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FORD Winstar and Explorer Recall

Speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire

FORD announced a problem with the Winstar and Explorer affecting a total of 2,452 vehicles.

It has been identified that corrosion within the speed control deactivation switch cavity can create a conductive path between the uninterrupted battery power and ground. This could cause the switch to overheat, smoke, or burn either with the engine running, or when it is switched off. Vehicles built from 1/1/1995 to 12/31/2002 are at risk.

Recalled vehicles will be inspected for corrosion of the specified area and if required will install a revised speed control deactivation switch. If no corrosion is present, dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest FORD dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other FORD Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

C Max - Electronic parking brake may not apply - Nov 2004

C-Max - Risk of fire - Dec 2009

Cougar - Overheating of wiring harness connectors - Oct 2001

Cougar - Brake lamp switch jumper harness concern - May 2001

Cougar - Battery cable and alternator b+ stud concern. - May 2001

ESCORT DIESEL VAN - Loss of steering power assistance - Jul 2002

EXPLORER - Drivers seat may recline unexpectedly - Oct 2003

Explorer - Throttle control concern - Mar 2001

Explorer - Front stabiliser bar links. - Jan 2001

Explorer / Mountaineer - Speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire. - Sep 2006

F-150 and F-250 - Risk of fire - Nov 2011

FIESTA - Air bag warning lamp - Aug 2002

Fiesta and Fusion - Rear suspension bolts may fail - Feb 2012

Fiesta and Fusion - Potential loss of steering control - Aug 2007

Fiesta and Fusion - Weld seam on rear axle is not to specification - Mar 2003

FIESTA, FOCUS C-MAX AND FOCUS - Fuel return pipe leak - Apr 2005

FIESTA, FUSION & TRANSIT - Power steering may be lost - Nov 2007

Focus - Risk of fire - Sep 2009

FOCUS - Risk of fire - Apr 2009

Focus - Rear hub bolt may become loose - Apr 2008

Focus (all models except ST170) - Alternator terminal concern - May 2002

Focus 1.6 Diesal with automatic transmission - Risk of fire - Dec 2010

FOCUS AND C MAX - Risk of fire - Jul 2011

FOCUS AND FOCUS C-MAX - Wiper motor may fail and overheat - Aug 2005

Focus and Focus Wagon (1.6L diesel and 1.8/2 L Petrol) - Risk of fire - Aug 2010

Focus and Transit Connect with SVP split charge conversion - Possibility of fire - Apr 2010

FOCUS C-MAX WTH 1/6L DIESEL ENGINE - Engine may fail - Jul 2006

Focus CC - Roll over protection may fail - Dec 2007

Focus Estate with 1.6 Ltr Diesel Engine - Electronic cooling fan control module may overheat - Feb 2008

FOCUS RS - Rear brake hoses may chafe - Jan 2004

FOCUS, C-MAX, S-MAX AND GALAXY - In low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur - Dec 2007

Focus, C-Max, S-Max, Kuga, Galaxy & Mondeo fitted with 2.0L Duratourq TDCi Engine - Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up - May 2009

FORD FOCUS, C-MAX, FOCUS CC - Failure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire - Jul 2008

GALAXY - Flywheel may fail - Apr 2006

GALAXY - Incorrect deployment of curtain airbag - Oct 2003

Galaxy & SMax - Glass roof panel may detach - Mar 2008

Galaxy and Mondeo - Abs may not function correctly - Apr 2009

Galaxy with 2.0 or 2.3 petrol engine and air conditioning - Chafing of fuel feed and return lines - May 2001

GT - Track control arms may fracture - Feb 2005

KA - Risk of rear brake lockup - Feb 2009

KA - Front brake hose retention - Jul 2002

MAVERICK - Seat belt may not latch - Feb 2004

MAVERICK - Stop lamps may fail to illuminate - Nov 2002

MONDEO - Possible unexpected braking. - Aug 2004

Mondeo - There is a possibility of unexpected braking. - Apr 2004

MONDEO - Modification of handbrake lever - Aug 2003

MONDEO - Battery cable may chafe and short circuit - Jul 2002

Mondeo - Parking brake concern. - Apr 2002

Mondeo (CD132) - Water ingress into speed control unit - Aug 2001

Mondeo and Cougar - Parking brake ratchet concern - Oct 2001

MONDEO ST220 - power steering pressure hose may chafe on engine inlet manifold. - Feb 2003

Mondeo, Galaxy and S-Max - Headlights and indicators may malfuntion - May 2011

New Transit (all models) - Front suspension ball joint circlip - Nov 2001

New Transit (Rear Wheel Drive Diesel models) - Engine compartment wiring loom - Nov 2001

RACING PUMA - Rear brake hose may chafe - Jul 2003

Ranger - Possible casting defect in front steering knuckles - Apr 2003

S-MAX AND GALAXY - Possibility of engine cut out - Jul 2006

SMAX & GALAXY - Heated windscreen earth point may not be tightened - risk of burn damage to trim - Jan 2007

SMAX AND GALAXY - Panoramic roof panel may detach - Dec 2010

Transit - Steering hub may fracture and detach - Oct 2009

Transit - Power steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire - Apr 2008

TRANSIT - Axle shaft may detach - Apr 2008

Transit - Seat belt mounting bracket bolt may fail - Feb 2008

Transit - Front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque - Jun 2007

TRANSIT - Possible partial detachment of front suspension lower arm. - Feb 2007

TRANSIT - Lpg fuel supply will not switch off - Aug 2002

Transit - Possible damage to brake pipes. - Feb 2002

Transit - That the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse. - Mar 2001

Transit (Tipper body) - Tailboard latch concern - Nov 2001

TRANSIT CONNECT - Wheel nuts could crack - Apr 2007

Transit fitted with LPG fuel equipment - Lpg fuel supply pipe concern - Feb 2001

Transit Tippers - Tipper bed could raise without warning - Jun 2008

TRANSIT TOURNEO/CONNECT - Side airbag wiring issue - Nov 2004

Transit with ASM (Automatic Shift Manual ) transmission - Automatic gearshift concern. - Apr 2002

Winstar and Explorer - Speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire - Dec 2009