Been a very long time since I went to the dealer but I did go for some dignostics for a pressure problem I had that was solved with a new HPOP I got from RiffRaff, the T500. Anyway, they told me I had a recall that I thought I was up on but somehow missed.

The brake pressure sensor/switch for the cruise control they said could start a fire. Looks like a hack job to me but they cut in the loom,cut the wires and hooked up a fused wire/jumper there in the middle. They left me to cut the excess 10 inches of zip tie...nice guys. Wouldnt ya know, my ABS light came on the next day for 2 days straight for the first time I bought the beast in '96. heres the nittygritty:

Recall 09V399000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Ford/Econoline 1992-2003

Ford/Excursion 2000-2003

Ford/Explorer 1995-2002

Ford/F Super Duty 1993-1997 1999-2003

Ford/F53 1994

Ford/Ranger 1995-1997 2001-2003

Ford/Windstar 1995-2003

Mercury/Mountaineer 1995-2002

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 09, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4500000
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-Super Duty, 1992-2003 Econoline, 1995-2002 Explorer and 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
A vehicle fire could occur.
REMEDY:
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 1-800-392-3673.
NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 09S09. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

 

Ya i had that recall done. They didnt have to splice any wires though. They just unplug the pig tail from the sensor and put a fuse with conectors on each side and plug it back in.

 

Been reading your adventuous write up....got me thinking that after 16 years, why havent I????? You're looking sweet!

 

Thanks man, its got aways to go yet but its coming along. I wish i would of owned my truck since it was new.

 

Yeah, they handed me mine and I put it on myself. Just a plug and play pigtail. I sure as hell wouldn't go back to that dealership!

 

Pretty sad that everybody thinks so badly of the dealership.
i worked at one for 8 years very proudly.

 

There are some good dealers but most don't know chit. Most service techs now are just part changers. No disrespect

 

I can't believe they actually let you put it on yourself!

 

Ya when i got it done, i was gonna get another one for my other truck but they said no. Even had to wait for a mecanic to do it for me.

 

None taken.I know many techs unfortunately that are clueless. I always thought we did a good job where i worked.not many of us from then at that one.
the whole handing out parts is crap.they are doing the recall...do it..dont be lazy.

 

I knew the parts guy. I try not to let anyone else touch my vehicles. True story!

 

A fused wire/jumper or harness is a special wire or you can see a fuse there? Because I bougth one and I cant see any fuse, so is the wired fused? or I have missing something?. I ordered it from RiffRaff some time ago and for my surprise is the same color and # (and not any visible porta fuse) that was in the truck (surely the PO went to the recall).