Ford has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 1995 through 2002 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles equipped with the Texas Instruments speed control deactivation switch (SCDS).  They stated that the SCDS may leak internally and then over heat, smoke, or burn.

A vehicle fire could occur.  Ford will notify owners and dealers will install a fused wiring harness for the SCDS.   Dealers will also inspect the ABS control connector and repair as necessary.  Repairs will be completed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 26, 2009.  Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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Ford has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 1995 through 2003 Windstar, 2000 through 2003 Excursion, 1993 through 1997 and 1999 through 2003 F Super Duty, 1992 through 2003 Econoline, 1995 through 2002 Explorer and Mercury Mountainer, 1995 through 1997 and 2001 through 2003 Ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the Texas Instruments speed control deactivation switch (SCDS).  They stated that the SCDS may leak internally and then over heat, smoke, and burn.

A vehicle fire could occur.  Ford will notify owners and dealers will install a fused wiring harness for the SCDS.  Dealers will also inspect the ABS control connector and repair as necessary.  Repairs will be completed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October26, 2009.  Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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Ford has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 1995 through 2003 Windstar, 2000 through 2003 Excursion, 1993 through 1997 and 1999 through 2003 F Super Duty, 1992 through 2003 Econoline, 1995 through 2002 Explorer and Mercury Mountainer, 1995 through 1997 and 2001 through 2003 Ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the Texas Instruments speed control deactivation switch (SCDS).  They stated that the SCDS may leak internally and then over heat, smoke, and burn.

A vehicle fire could occur.  Ford will notify owners and dealers will install a fused wiring harness for the SCDS.  Dealers will also inspect the ABS control connector and repair as necessary.  Repairs will be completed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October26, 2009.  Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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LDV is recalling certain Ford and Chevrolet trucks.  The models are Chevrolet 2007 through 2009 C5550, 2008 through 2009 W5550, and 2008 Ford F-650 Chassis specifically for Snap-On Tools trucks.  They stated that there may be a cable installed on the battery isolator.  With all cables tightened down on the stud, this cable lug may be pressed against the cooling fins of the isolator, where contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating.

This contact poses a risk of electrical short, which could result in cables overheating and a fire could occur.  Dealers will conduct a two step remedy.  The first step is to inspect the cable insulation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins.  The second step is to add a grounding strap or able to HE aluminum box to properly ground it and the components mounted within it.  Owners may contact LDV at 1-608-257-3911.

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Personalized Vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon corporation.  They stated that these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform lift installations in motor vehicles.”  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair r mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  Personalized Vans and Trucks is working with Ricon Corporation to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon Corporation at 1-818-267-3000.

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J’s mobility unlimited, INC., is recalling certain 2005 models of the Ford E-250 vans equipped with a Ricon platform style wheelchair lift.  They stated that this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform lift installations in motor vehicles.”  The anti stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  J’s Mobility Unlimited is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or J’s Mobility Unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.

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