word, saftey ***** overreacting casue 2 guys had problems

 

Took mine in today for the re-call. Took 5 minutes. All better!

 

I just got the letter in the mail today so I hope its a walk in the park. I hate going to dealers they are like vultures!

 

went in today as well. Truck feels sluggish though after having it in there... taking it back to them on wed... pain in the ****

 

my girl friend got one and her truck doesn't even have speed control

 

A 2001+ Ranger has the Deactivation Switch regardless of whether it has speed control or not.

 

I just got my recall letter yesterday. It was Dated Oct 3 and sent from Oakville, Ontario.

I like how it states that the parts to correct this issue are in short supply and that if the dealership does not have the parts in stock, that I should go in and they'll disconnect the SCDS free of charge and will book me in when the parts are in.

I'll just phone and see if they have the part in stock and if they can do it today. I use my cruise control and haven't had a problem yet. Only Ranger I heard of burning was that member on here that had all that electrical equipment attached in with his battery.

Mind you, it does say "certain 1992-2004 vehicles equipped with speed control".

 

my dealer said they are back ordered till December

 

I got a notice last week. Just got my 10000k service done, so I handed the letter to the advisor. He kind of scratched his head for a second. Enjoy your new off switches!

 

Hmm i have a 2002 XLT 4x4 extended cab anyone know if i have to get this part also?

 

Me TOO!!!!!

 

Does anyone know if the recall ends by a certain date? I have yet to take mine in.

 

ya i got one for my 94 bronco but not one for the ranger

 

They never expire. If the vehicle never gets it done, it will always need it. Any accidents that result from non-compliant recall orders are not covered by insurance or law suits. So just make sure you get all your recalls done.

They're free of charge anyway.

 

what about a 2000 ranger without speed control?

This is one reason I dont really like fords....they tend to burn. Seems that several recalls from ford have to do with fire. I know it can happen to any vehicle, but it seems most common with fords.

 

I had myne done a month or so ago it took all of 5 mins, did it on my lunch break at school. Its a fusable link off the brake booster, they didnt even bring my truck into a bay a tech just came out and installed it.

 

My information says that Rangers before 2001 only had the Deactivation Switch if they were equipped with cruise control. The best way to know for sure on your 2000 is to check the front nose of the brake master cylinder. If there is a small pressure switch there with LG/RD and BK/YE wires, then you have the DS. If not, then you don't. (Those color codes are for a 2000 Ranger. Other years and models may be different.)

The fire risk is the unfortunate combination of a defective Texas Instruments switch, a high capacity fuse and the Ford wiring that is hot to one side of the switch at all times.

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/interactive/us/....animation.mov

 

Hmm what should i do should i go in and get it disconnected? what would ford do if my tuck caught on fire would they replace it?