NHTSA recall 07V-078 (07V078000)
vehicle speed control recall reported March 6, 2007 - about 155,584 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 07V078000
- Also written as
- 07V-078
- Manufacturer number
- 05S28
- Reported
- March 6, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- ~155,584
- 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, BURN, OR 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 MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-078 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 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.