NHTSA Recall 99V124000: Electrical system
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 262,695 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Crown Victoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V124000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99S15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 19, 1999 |
| Owner notification | May 20, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
Safety risk
A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Notes
Ford recall no. 99s15.this recall has been supersedes by ford recall no. 05s28 (please see 05v017, 05v388, 06v286 and 07v336). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V124000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1992, 1993 |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1992, 1993 |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 1992, 1993 |
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.