Recall - Page 2

veerg · 11-02-2009, 03:47 PM

I checked the web site. Could not see where I could check the serial number. I must be miss reading (not reading) a line some where. I have an appointment with a Ford dealer for Wed. He was aware of the recall. I am sure he is going to check before doing repairs...........Thanks for your info.

veerg · 11-05-2009, 08:19 PM

Took the 2000 van to a Ford dealer. They replaced the switch. No questions asked.

serge_saati · 11-05-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by veerg

Took the 2000 van to a Ford dealer. They replaced the switch. No questions asked.

Which questions can they ask anyway? "Do you have the bill of the car?"

veerg · 11-06-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by serge_saati

Which questions can they ask anyway? "Do you have the bill of the car?"

I thought the dealer would inspect the switch and replace it ONLY if it was leaking. The questions they could have asked:
-Have you received a recall notice from Ford ? if `no' you have to wait.
-it's not leaking why do you want to have it replaced ?

see, there are two. I am sure they could have asked others.

wiswind · 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Please NOTE, this recall applies for vehicles with or WITHOUT cruise control.
This is stated in the recall notice that I got from FORD today.

serge_saati · 12-02-2009, 12:21 PM

I just receive a letter from Ford for the recall safety.
What's cool is that I didn't had to anything, they send me the letter for that.

1320mustangracer · 02-27-2010, 06:11 PM

Recalls can be refunded. You go to service dept. Show them your bill from when the part was replaced, the Bill has to have date, mileage, vin # on bill or ford will not refund the money to you, And lastly it has to be within Mileage limits for that particular recall.

onit · 04-17-2010, 08:06 AM

To the ford tech that commented here on the recall. If they install a harness and the fuse blows later on what happens to the vehicle? does it shut off or can you still drive with the fuses blown? If it shuts off then i would be better off just buying a new switch. I had the harness installed yesterday. It took the tech less than 5 minutes to do the harness. By the time i was signing the paperwork he had already finished. My concern now is what happens if the fuse blows.

phil-l · 04-17-2010, 04:56 PM

While I'm not a Ford Tech, I've spent some time on this issue:

If the fuse blows, your van will still be drivable. The only symptom you'll likely notice: The speed control system won't work if the fuse blows (or the switch fails).

serge_saati · 04-17-2010, 05:34 PM

Yes, and also the brake lamps. And the ABS.

phil-l · 04-17-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by serge_saati

Yes, and also the brake lamps. And the ABS.

No.

At least not on my '00 Windstar LX.

Brake lamps are handled by the switch attached to the brake pedal, inside the cabin. ABS is also handled separately.

Why do I know? My '00 went around with this switch disconnected for some time, while I was researching this problem. ABS and brake lamps worked without problem.

serge_saati · 04-17-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phil-l

No.

At least not on my '00 Windstar LX.

Brake lamps are handled by the switch attached to the brake pedal, inside the cabin. ABS is also handled separately.

Why do I know? My '00 went around with this switch disconnected for some time, while I was researching this problem. ABS and brake lamps worked without problem.

I know. I talked about blown brake switch's fuse.

wiswind · 04-17-2010, 08:06 PM

The Brake On Off (BOO) switch....in the passenger compartment.....up under the dashboard....connected to the brake pedal shaft.......is in a different circuit.
What happened with mine is that one of the wires broke off of it.
When this happens (open circuit), you cannot shift out of PARK with the motor running.
You have to shift into Neutral, start the vehicle......and then shift into drive.
HOWEVER, you will have no brake lights on the back of the vehicle....which is very dangerous.
From what I have read......this same switch will disengage the Cruise control as well......in addition to the brake pressure switch on the bottom of the master cylinder.

So....in short....If the fuse on the brake pressure switch goes open (blown), you will have no cruise control......but no other problem.

onit · 04-17-2010, 11:05 PM

Thanks to everyone for the replies. At least now i know i can still drive the van. I don't use the cruise often so it won't be a problem. Once again thank you.

serge_saati · 04-22-2010, 10:14 AM

I just check in my schematic, if the fuse on the brake pressure switch blows, you'll get no cruise control and no ABS. But no other problems.

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