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king ranch fire
I have the opportunity to buy a2002 king ranch,155000k on it,it had a fire under hood drivers side,there was a recall of some sort that wasnt done and this caused the fire.Is ford liable for this or not?What was the recall if anyone knows that would be great.
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Sounds like the vehicle speed control recall but according to the recall lookup on this site I don't find that being a valid recall after 1999.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/recalls/...y-2002/d-F-150
https://www.ford-trucks.com/recalls/...y-2002/d-F-150
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I'm sure even if Ford was liable the truck would have had to be in your posession at the time of the fire, plus you would have to litigate the issue
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Ford covered themselves pretty well, they sent out a mailing telling people to bring them in and have the Cruise disconnected until the fuseable link was installed, the only way they could be liable is if it happened before the recall and even then it would be difficult. I want to say the main recall on the F150's was over 2 years ago now.
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It is the speed control switch on the master cylinder that can leak, and cause a fire. All Ford models used this type of switch for many years. I did my Ranger even though it was not on the list. I replaced the plastic switch with an upgraded metal one. It came with a short wiring harness.
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OK, this is straight from FORD Tech Resources :
SAFETY RECALL
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Certain 1994-1996 Model Year Bronco, 1994-2003 F-150 through F-550, 1997-2002 Expedition, 1998-2002 Navigator, 2002-2003 Blackwood,1994-1996 E-150/250/350, 1996-2002 E-450, 2002-2003 E-550, 2000-2003 Excursion, and 1998 Explorer and Mountaineer gasoline or natural gas engine vehicles equipped with Speed Control – Speed Control System Modification
If the switch connector is contaminated with brake fluid and there is heat damage at the servo connector they will replace the switch and add the fused jumper harness. If no contamination is present they will only add the fused jumper harness.
SAFETY RECALL
05S28
Certain 1994-1996 Model Year Bronco, 1994-2003 F-150 through F-550, 1997-2002 Expedition, 1998-2002 Navigator, 2002-2003 Blackwood,1994-1996 E-150/250/350, 1996-2002 E-450, 2002-2003 E-550, 2000-2003 Excursion, and 1998 Explorer and Mountaineer gasoline or natural gas engine vehicles equipped with Speed Control – Speed Control System Modification
If the switch connector is contaminated with brake fluid and there is heat damage at the servo connector they will replace the switch and add the fused jumper harness. If no contamination is present they will only add the fused jumper harness.
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The only economical way to fix that sort of damage is an organ donor truck from salvage. If you can scope out dealer salvages and buy through a dealer that's the way to go. If you have a buddy at a salvage yard that's anotner way not to get nickel-and-dimed on the small stuff that fires in a fire.
Find another compatible (need not be exactly the same, but needs to have the expensive stuff you need) truck, decide which one to fix, and part out the organ donor truck when you are done.
Pics would help, since if the damage is localized under the hood and didn't get into the cab you might make out ok.
Find another compatible (need not be exactly the same, but needs to have the expensive stuff you need) truck, decide which one to fix, and part out the organ donor truck when you are done.
Pics would help, since if the damage is localized under the hood and didn't get into the cab you might make out ok.
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Originally Posted by Shovelhead 93
Thanks I was just curious,the insurance company paid the guy,the truck is at the wreckers,but I think it would be pretty expensive to replace all that is burned and probably hard to find.
Unlike a serious accident where the vehicle is not totalled,
That my friend is not documented in Carfax - which is worthless.
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