1992–2003 Ford E-150, 1992–2003 Ford E-250, 1992–2003 Ford E-350 and 12 other models Recall: Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Oct 13, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 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.
The risk
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | E-150 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | E-250 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | E-350 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | E-450 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | E-550 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | Excursion | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | Explorer | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Ford | F-250 SD | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | F-350 SD | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | F-450 SD | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | F-550 SD | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | F53 | 1994 |
| Ford | Ranger | 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford | Windstar | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Mercury | Mountaineer | 1997, 2002 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V399000 (manufacturer number 09S09). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.