Some Ford trucks weren’t built tough enough to resist fire.
Two F-150 s have already gone ablaze in Bentonville - and both instances could have been prevented if the owners had paid attention to Ford’s recall notice.
In 2005, Ford Motor Co. issued a safety recall to address fires related to the speed-control switch in various 2000 and 2001-model Ford F-150 s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as trucks from the 2001 F-Series.
City Fire Inspector James Birchfield said both truck fires started while the trucks were stationary and sitting in driveways. One of the fires spread to a house.
The speed-control switch in question includes a diaphragm that, when it fails, releases brake fluid into the engine compartment of the vehicle, creating a fire hazard, Birchfield said.
According to the Ford Web site, www.ford.com, the recall affects 792, 000 automobile owners - and has warranted demand for replacement parts to the point that Ford is experiencing a shortage in the parts.
Meanwhile, owners can head to the local Ford dealership and have the switch disabled to eliminate the risk of fire.
To find out if a particular vehicle is included in the recall, go to www.ford.com, then enter the vehicle’s identification number.
Customers may also contact Ford Customer Assistance at (866 ) 436-7332.
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