NHTSA Recall 05V017000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 738,490 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Expedition.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V017000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S28 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL |
| Report received | January 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V017000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.