NHTSA recall 06V-286 (06V286000)
vehicle speed control recall reported August 1, 2006 - about 1,200,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V286000
- Also written as
- 06V-286
- Manufacturer number
- 05S28
- Reported
- August 1, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,200,000
- Component
- vehicle speed control
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Why it is dangerous
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-286 when calling a dealer.
Affected 12 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.