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3.6 million Ford vehicles recalled.(Brief article)

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Some Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, SUVs, and motor-home chassis have faulty speed-control deactivation switches. Under some conditions, this cruise control feature could leak internally and overheat, causing a fire under the hood. The dealers will deactivate the system until new parts are available.

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The recall involves 3.6 million vehicles built between 1992 and 2004: Ford Bronco ('93), Crown Victoria ('92-98), E-150/E-250/E-350 ('97-02), E150/E250/E350 ('92-93, '03), E450 ('03), Explorer ('99-01), Explorer ...

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