2003 Ford Excursion

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.  Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness.  Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall.  Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.  Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch or fused wiring harness.

On certain vehicles, the ground stud that retains the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.  A loose battery ground wire may produce high resistance to current flow.  As a result, current may take an alternate path to ground through the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the engine ground stud.  The radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage, and if necessary, replaced.