NHTSA Recall 05V388000: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V388000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S28 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | September 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V388000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Ford Expedition | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Ford F-150 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Ford F-250 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Lincoln Blackwood | 2002 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.