Ford Recall 06V-286: Vehicle speed control

Affected: 1995–1996 Ford Club, 1995–1996 Ford E-150, 1995–1996 Ford E-250 and 10 more. Filed with NHTSA on August 1, 2006, covering about 1,200,000 vehicles.

The problem

On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.

The risk

Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign06V-286 (06V286000)
Manufacturer number05S28
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentVehicle speed control
Report dateAugust 1, 2006
Owners notifiedAugust 7, 2006
Vehicles affected1,200,000
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 06V-286 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,200,000 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.