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Vehicle recall 05V017000 · January 27, 2005

Ford Expedition, Ford F-150 and 2 more models

On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Remedy
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 free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V388 and 06V286)
Notes
Ford recall no. 05S28.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V017000
Reported to NHTSA
January 27, 2005
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
05S28
Owner notification
February 8, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
738,490
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Recall 05V017000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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