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V · 04-24-2006, 03:57 AM

ok, as some of you know, i have a 1995 Ford bronco (full-size eddie bauer blah blah blah) well anyways, yesterday i get a letter from "ford" which stated that according to the VIN of my vehicle, it has not had a "no-charge recall completed". The recall is for the "speed control deactivation switch" aka the switch that shuts off the cruise control when you hit the brake. I searched the web for more info on the recall and what happens with a bad switch... turns out, a faulty switch can corrode and cause the wiring to ignite along with igniting the brake fluid and burn up the whole vehicle... how ironic.. my bronco suffered a major fire started by the drivers front wheel/brake master cylinder, right around where the switch would be located. Apparrently this has happened to a lot of ford f series vehicles from 92-up, thats the reason for the recall.

But what about me? will they do anything for me since its too late? do i need to take legal action or will they be more helpful right off the bat since they admit there is a known problem. Ive started rebuilding and im about 1/2 way through, but you can clearly tell there was a fire by interior smoke damage and some burnt suspension parts still on the truck. I also have some pictures of the burnt motor and firewall, in and out.

What are you opinions on what action i should take. I'm probably gonna call the number given in the letter and first ask what could happen if the recall isnt done, like what is the risk, if they fire, then i'll act shocked and explain mine recently burnt up, and i'll go from there i guess.

04-24-2006, 03:57 AM	#1
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	question about a dealer recall.. a little too late ok, as some of you know, i have a 1995 Ford bronco (full-size eddie bauer blah blah blah) well anyways, yesterday i get a letter from "ford" which stated that according to the VIN of my vehicle, it has not had a "no-charge recall completed". The recall is for the "speed control deactivation switch" aka the switch that shuts off the cruise control when you hit the brake. I searched the web for more info on the recall and what happens with a bad switch... turns out, a faulty switch can corrode and cause the wiring to ignite along with igniting the brake fluid and burn up the whole vehicle... how ironic.. my bronco suffered a major fire started by the drivers front wheel/brake master cylinder, right around where the switch would be located. Apparrently this has happened to a lot of ford f series vehicles from 92-up, thats the reason for the recall. But what about me? will they do anything for me since its too late? do i need to take legal action or will they be more helpful right off the bat since they admit there is a known problem. Ive started rebuilding and im about 1/2 way through, but you can clearly tell there was a fire by interior smoke damage and some burnt suspension parts still on the truck. I also have some pictures of the burnt motor and firewall, in and out. What are you opinions on what action i should take. I'm probably gonna call the number given in the letter and first ask what could happen if the recall isnt done, like what is the risk, if they fire, then i'll act shocked and explain mine recently burnt up, and i'll go from there i guess.