Vehicle recall 05V388000 · September 7, 2005
Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and 4 more models
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, 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 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Consequence
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- Remedy
- By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 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
- 05V388000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 2005
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05S28
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,500,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Ford Expedition (1997-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford F-150 (1994-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Ford F-250 (1994-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Lincoln Blackwood (2002): 2002
- Lincoln Navigator (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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