Have you driven a Ford lately? Uh-oh...

[MagicMtnDan]

Breaking news: Ford recalls 3.8 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to engine fire concerns :cry:

[LAFD]

thats cool auto fires a fun......

[Do F150's Float?]

did they mention what year/engine size/etc?

[Vada]

Is anybody really all that surprised??
I mean come....it's a Ford!
What did you expect? :p

[JB in so cal]

The affected vehicles include: 1994-2002 model F-150s, 1997-2002 Expeditions, 1998-2002 Navigators and 1994-1996 Broncos equipped with factory-installed speed control
Ford said its inquiry found that brake fluid could leak through the cruise control's deactivation switch into the system's electrical components, leading to potential corrosion. The corrosion could lead to a buildup of electrical current which could cause overheating and a fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness to act as a circuit breaker in the system. The company said the harness would cut off electrical current to the switch if the current increases.

[riverroyal]

its not tranny fluid leaking onto heat shield from passing a motorhome on steep grade and dragging the motorhomes mirror down your boat?

[JB in so cal]

its not tranny fluid leaking onto heat shield from passing a motorhome on steep grade and dragging the motorhomes mirror down your boat?
Phew!

[Do F150's Float?]

The affected vehicles include: 1994-2002 model F-150s, 1997-2002 Expeditions, 1998-2002 Navigators and 1994-1996 Broncos equipped with factory-installed speed control
Ford said its inquiry found that brake fluid could leak through the cruise control's deactivation switch into the system's electrical components, leading to potential corrosion. The corrosion could lead to a buildup of electrical current which could cause overheating and a fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness to act as a circuit breaker in the system. The company said the harness would cut off electrical current to the switch if the current increases.
Thanks for the info...gotta go have the gears done anyways, might as well have it checked out!

[JB in so cal]

I wonder if OJ knows about the Bronco? :confused: :confused:

[Jbb]

Good thing my 72 Pinto isnt on that list....

[djunkie]

Ya wish I would have known this a couple months ago......
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6749House_Fire_003__Medium_.jpg

[Throttle]

I wrode my my bike to work today, hopefully my ford will be burned up when I get home in the morning!
f250 crew 4x4 fx4 lariat for sale!

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Dang it! My truck is included. I think I should just get a new truck instead. :mix:

[THATJEFFGUY]

c'mon guys, burn them Fords up...collect insurance money..then sue Ford !

[Vada]

***WARNING***
By taking your chances and buying a Ford, you're bound to have your car/truck/SUV blow up and die.
But that's a Ford for you! :supp:

[dmontzsta]

Atleast they are fixing the problem AND acknowleding it, instead of sweeping it under the rug like some manufacturers.

[Captain Dan]

When you drive something as hot as a Ford, things will occasionally catch on fire :) . It happens.

[djunkie]

Atleast they are fixing the problem AND acknowleding it, instead of sweeping it under the rug like some manufacturers.
Uh huh sure. Thats why my recall notice showed up the following Monday AFTER it already burned up half my garage. :cry:

[Captain Dan]

The affected vehicles include: 1994-2002 model F-150s, 1997-2002 Expeditions, 1998-2002 Navigators and 1994-1996 Broncos equipped with factory-installed speed control
Ford said its inquiry found that brake fluid could leak through the cruise control's deactivation switch into the system's electrical components, leading to potential corrosion. The corrosion could lead to a buildup of electrical current which could cause overheating and a fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness to act as a circuit breaker in the system. The company said the harness would cut off electrical current to the switch if the current increases.
At least it's only the nancy boy trucks that are catching fire.

[liquidasset]

I always thought ford stood for found on road dead. Now thats quite litteral . They also waited untill after there big employee purchase program to announce the recall :idea: :jawdrop:

[JB in so cal]

I always thought ford stood for found on road dead. Now thats quite litteral . They also waited untill after there big emplyee purchase program to announce the recall :idea: :jawdrop:
...and the Hurricane is Bush's fault... ;)

[djunkie]

..then sue Ford !
Someones got to pay for garage right? After all its not my fault the POS caught on fire.

[SummitKarl]

Is anybody really all that surprised??
I mean come....it's a Ford!
What did you expect? :p
Vada is definetly a Guy!!! :D

[liquidasset]

Sure glad I got a chevy duramax.

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Ford bashers get on my nerves. :burningm:

[Vada]

Vada is definetly a Guy!!! :D
Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop calling me a guy~!
It doesn't take an f'n genuis to know that Fords SUCK!

[djunkie]

Sure glad I got a chevy duramax.
:D

[liquidasset]

Had a f350 Powerstroke and it kept going through injectors and blowing off the intercooler boot every time I went to pull the boat up a hill. I still own a 95 mustang Cobra, and as far as I'm concerned It will be the last ford I ever own.

[liquidasset]

:D
It sure is nice to be able to pull any grade , and still have power left in reserve :D :D :D

[Propster]

The fires are caused by an overheating cruise control sensor in the brake reservoir that has power with the key off. Ford just has to replace the sensor and the fire hazard is gone. Cheaper for Ford to replace the sensors than pay for fire damage on vehicles and houses.

[djunkie]

It sure is nice to be able to pull any grade , and still have power left in reserve :D :D :D
Yes it is. And I sleep better knowing that most likely it won't burn my house down. :D

[dmontzsta]

Ford bashers bother me also, especially when chevys are worse. I have one sitting in the driveway that we cannot give away. POS everything went wrong with it at once! 20k on the motor and 3 rod bearings are shot, clutch line is blown off, its overheating like a mother due to who knows what, barely made it home from the river and ONLY cause a FORD towed the boat so the poor chevy didnt have to struggle. Also on the way home saw 3 more new chevys on the side of the road. Yeah, Found On Road Dead? GMC = Got Mechanic Coming.

[liquidasset]

I wonder how long they actually have known. Probably similar to the tire situation.

[dmontzsta]

I wonder how long they actually have known. Probably similar to the tire situation.
I am sure they have known for a while, but they were probably hoping it wouldnt get worse and just be a few incidents. I would do the same if I owned a business, you cant just to conclusions over a few incidents, you have to wait and see if it gets worse, then you have a problem.
Nissan had a problem with VTC assemblies failing in the early 90s, I own a car with the problem still, it doesnt effect the drivability much it just taps like a mother ****er on start up. You know what they did to fix the problem? got rid of the VTC system and ****ed everyone who still owns one. They sell "new spring kits" but they have been known to go bad again as well.

[SummitKarl]

The affected vehicles include: 1994-2002 model F-150s, 1997-2002 Expeditions, 1998-2002 Navigators and 1994-1996 Broncos equipped with factory-installed speed control
Ford said its inquiry found that brake fluid could leak through the cruise control's deactivation switch into the system's electrical components, leading to potential corrosion. The corrosion could lead to a buildup of electrical current which could cause overheating and a fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness to act as a circuit breaker in the system. The company said the harness would cut off electrical current to the switch if the current increases.
I see how this could happen pictured is my 95 SVO F-150, either by component failure of operator error, the connectors for the cruise control are under the brake master. proper maintance and owner awareness ie (open the hood once and a while) should prevent this from occuring, but just in case I am moving those wires. 10yrs 100kmi and I have only replaced (1) batt and (1) fan clutch under the hood...........yea I am holding on to My well proven and dependable FORD "Chicken Little" ain't scareing me.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/273495_F-150.JPG

[SummitKarl]

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop calling me a guy~!
It doesn't take an f'n genuis to know that Fords SUCK!
prove your not!! and I will, post it.....post it now :D

[Vada]

prove your not!! and I will, post it.....post it now :D
I could give to you in detail what it's like to have a baby come out my croch....no man could ever describe that!!! :sqeyes:

[djunkie]

I see how this could happen pictured is my 95 SVO F-150, either by component failure of operator error, the connectors for the cruise control are under the brake master. proper maintance and owner awareness ie (open the hood once and a while) should prevent this from occuring, but just in case I am moving those wires. 10yrs 100kmi and I have only replaced (1) batt and (1) fan clutch under the hood...........yea I am holding on to My well proven and dependable FORD "Chicken Little" ain't scareing me.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/273495_F-150.JPG
Hmmmm What master cyclinder? :idea:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1768House_Fire_031_Medium_.jpg

[Throttle]

I could give to you in detail what it's like to have a baby come out my croch....no man could ever describe that!!! :sqeyes:
you got my attention vada, what to buy a ford? :D

[Vada]

Sure....a little Geo Metro

[BBTAHITI]

You mention an unlikely (yet possible) defect that is being recalled by Ford, but no mention of the TOYOTA recall of 978,000 vehicles for drag links fracturing? I'll take my chances with an engine fire over losing my steering any day. :jawdrop:

[djunkie]

You mention an unlikely (yet possible) defect that is being recalled by Ford, but no mention of the TOYOTA recall of 978,000 vehicles for drag links fracturing? I'll take my chances with an engine fire over losing my steering any day. :jawdrop:
I'd rather not have to deal with either. And by the way many people have died from this engine fire deal. They pull in their garage and go to sleep in the house. Couple hours later, car burns house down with them in it.

[bocco]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1768House_Fire_031_Medium_.jpg[/QUOTE]
If you disconnect that connector at the front of the master cylinder it should disable the cruise control and eliminate the chance of fire until you can get it into ford. That's what ford was doing when they didn't have enough parts.

[djunkie]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1768House_Fire_031_Medium_.jpg
If you disconnect that connector at the front of the master cylinder it should disable the cruise control and eliminate the chance of fire until you can get it into ford. That's what ford was doing when they didn't have enough parts.[/QUOTE]
A day late and a burnt garage short. :frown:

[spectras only]

You mention an unlikely (yet possible) defect that is being recalled by Ford, but no mention of the TOYOTA recall of 978,000 vehicles for drag links fracturing? I'll take my chances with an engine fire over losing my steering any day. :jawdrop:
your post will be ignored :wink: . If it's not about ford , the haters burying their heads in the sand :D :D

[BBTAHITI]

I know... 68 reported fires out of 3.8 million vehicles is TERRIBLE! :notam: God forbid anyone slams Toyota. :hammer2:

[jbtrailerjim]

I have a 2002 F-150 and so far 3yrs and 60k miles and it has not burned up. ;) I'll take it in though and have it looked at.
I'm a loyal Ford owner and have owned many. They all have been great vehicles. I choose not to get into the bashing of other brands. I believe Ford , GM, & Dodge all build good vehicles. The argument of who builds a better one is just a waste of time, never ending, and flat out retarded. :rolleyes:

[SummitKarl]

Hmmmm What master cyclinder? :idea:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1768House_Fire_031_Medium_.jpg
I am thinking your drunk a$$ neighbor PUKED!!! under you hood :D
sorry couldn't resist.
was your master leaking before the fire?

[Forkin' Crazy]

Uh huh sure. Thats why my recall notice showed up the following Monday AFTER it already burned up half my garage. :cry:
Man that sucks!!! Was it a Ford Exploder?
sorry, couldn't resist! :hammer2:

[djunkie]

Man that sucks!!! Was it a Ford Exploder?
sorry, couldn't resist! :hammer2:
Nope epedition. Might as well be the same thing

[Forkin' Crazy]

Ford bashers bother me also, especially when chevys are worse.
Well, I guess the truth is hard to take for some people.
That is why I drive a Dodge!!!
BTW Toyota sucks too. I had one, and that piece of shit was in the shop more times the 4 years I had it then both my Dodge trucks the combined 12 years I have had them. :eek:

[craiginlaverne]

thats been out for months now. my wife took her expedition into the ford dealership and they just disconnected it and told her they would be in touch when they figured out why its causing fires. :hammerhea