NHTSA recall 05V017000
Vehicle Speed Control · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Why it matters: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
The fix: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early April 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford Supercrew, 2000 Lincoln Navigator.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V017000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.