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merc
05-13-2005, 12:34 PM
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 155,000 Crown Victoria sedans.
The company says a sound insulator under the dash of the 2003-2005 models could slip out of position and overheat. They warn this could cause a fire in the vehicle.

A Ford spokeswoman said the company has received a few reports of fires as a result of the problem, but no reports of accidents or injuries as a result.

Owners will be notified about the recall and can bring their cars to a Ford dealership for repairs.

Most of the cars affected by the voluntary recall are located in the U.S. and Canada and are commonly used as police cars or taxis.

In January, Ford recalled 792,000 pickup trucks and SUVs because a speed control switch could overheat. This problem also posed a fire hazard.

Rider90
05-13-2005, 12:45 PM
wow...Ford Actually did something different in the dash since 1998?

Mike Poore
05-13-2005, 01:50 PM
wow...Ford Actually did something different in the dash since 1998?
Yeh, they figured out a way to make 'em cheaper.

Instead of the fire reductant, sound deadning material in the models up to 1998, they simply folded cardboard box the stearing wheel came in, and stuffed it up under the dash.:fire:

merc406
05-13-2005, 01:58 PM
Something about Ford's and fire, hmmm, I know I always carry something to put out fires in any car, or truck.

Fourth Horseman
05-13-2005, 02:16 PM
Something about Ford's and fire, hmmm, I know I always carry something to put out fires in any car, or truck.

Something I've been meaning to add to the "emergency" gear in my trunk for a long time. Looks like now might be a good time to move on that. :D