Ford Recall 09V-399: Vehicle speed control

Affected: 1995–2003 Ford E-150, 1995–2003 Ford E-250, 1995–2003 Ford E-350 and 11 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 13, 2009, covering about 4,500,000 vehicles.

The problem

Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 Mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds May leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

The risk

A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

The fix

Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 27, 2009. Owners May contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign09V-399 (09V399000)
Manufacturer number09S09
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentVehicle speed control
Report dateOctober 13, 2009
Owners notifiedOctober 27, 2009
Vehicles affected4,500,000
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 10 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 09V-399 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary.

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.