Truck that caught on fire was subject of 2 recalls

[swshawaii]

Honolulu Star Advertiser POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 24, 2012



The 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck that caught fire and sparked a blaze, destroying a Lanikai house Thursday, was recalled in 2005 for a faulty cruise control switch that could lead to fires, a federal agency says. The vehicle was also subject to a recall of a replacement fuel filter.



"On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke or burn," the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's website says. "This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition off.

Just an FYI for 2001-03 owners or those who bought used ST's.

Open the hood and check for the defective red switch. Link below.

 

[EddieS'04]

Steve,

Excelent thread. We have been getting new members, buying used gen 1's.

I hope they take a look.