In a voluntary recall, Ford is recalling 792,000 Ford 150 Pickup trucks, 2000 Lincoln Navigators and Ford Expeditions because of faulty cruise control switches that could spark fires when the vehicles are parked.
63 alleged vehicle fires and one alleged injury have been reported. The problem with the switch is that when the engine is shut off, power is directed to the switch which overheats enough to spark a fire. Plastic components are near the switch.
Ford will officially announce the recall next month and dealers will deactivate the part without charge. The company has to get an ample enough supply of switches first before the parts can be replaced. Letters will then be sent out.
