The problem
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk
A fire at the switch could occur.
The fix
By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-388 (05V388000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 05S28 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | September 7, 2005 |
| Owners notified | September 12, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,500,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 1995 Ford Bronco
- 1996 Ford Bronco
- 1997 Ford Expedition
- 1998 Ford Expedition
- 1999 Ford Expedition
- 2000 Ford Expedition
- 2001 Ford Expedition
- 2002 Ford Expedition
- 1995 Ford F-150
- 1996 Ford F-150
- 1997 Ford F-150
- 1998 Ford F-150
- 1999 Ford F-150
- 2000 Ford F-150
- 2001 Ford F-150
- 2002 Ford F-150
- 1995 Ford F-250
- 1996 Ford F-250
- 1997 Ford F-250
- 1998 Ford F-250
- 1999 Ford F-250
- 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
- 1998 Lincoln Navigator
- 1999 Lincoln Navigator
- 2000 Lincoln Navigator
- 2001 Lincoln Navigator
- 2002 Lincoln Navigator
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
- 1995 Ford Bronco acceleration problems 14
- 1996 Ford Bronco acceleration problems 22
- 1997 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 79
- 1998 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 78
- 1999 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 59
- 2000 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 124
- 2001 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 101
- 2002 Ford Expedition acceleration problems 58
- 1995 Ford F-150 acceleration problems 76
- 1996 Ford F-150 acceleration problems 36
- 1997 Ford F-150 acceleration problems 223
- 1998 Ford F-150 acceleration problems 116
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-388 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,500,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.