Chevy

See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...les/index.html for article on
problem with switch.

I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is
questionable.

F-Series 1993-2003
Explorer without IVD 1995-2003
Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003
Expedition 1997-2003
Ranger 1995-2003

The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle and
is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the cruise
control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the switch to be
powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle is off and the
key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a thin film barrier
separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical components. Investigators
say fires can occur when the film cracks and brake fluid from the master
cylinder seeps into the electrical side of the switch."

Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch?

Chevy

Update: Here's what you're supposed to do if you're concerned:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...ml%20%5D%5D%3E

"Chevy" <goto@att.net> wrote in message
news:ImIse.332221$cg1.151674@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...les/index.html for article
> on problem with switch.
>
> I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is
> questionable.
>
> F-Series 1993-2003
> Explorer without IVD 1995-2003
> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003
> Expedition 1997-2003
> Ranger 1995-2003
>
> The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle
> and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the
> cruise control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the
> switch to be powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle is
> off and the key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a thin
> film barrier separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical
> components. Investigators say fires can occur when the film cracks and
> brake fluid from the master cylinder seeps into the electrical side of the
> switch."
>
> Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch?
>

Chevy

Nice! Now I'm sure I'll sleep well.
http://www.wesh.com/news/4606995/det...s=orl&psp=news
http://www.wesh.com/news/4314934/detail.html

"Chevy" <goto@att.net> wrote in message
news:axIse.332247$cg1.189194@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Update: Here's what you're supposed to do if you're concerned:
> http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...ml%20%5D%5D%3E
>
> "Chevy" <goto@att.net> wrote in message
> news:ImIse.332221$cg1.151674@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...les/index.html for article
>> on problem with switch.
>>
>> I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is
>> questionable.
>>
>> F-Series 1993-2003
>> Explorer without IVD 1995-2003
>> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003
>> Expedition 1997-2003
>> Ranger 1995-2003
>>
>> The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle
>> and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the
>> cruise control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the
>> switch to be powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle
>> is off and the key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a
>> thin film barrier separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical
>> components. Investigators say fires can occur when the film cracks and
>> brake fluid from the master cylinder seeps into the electrical side of
>> the switch."
>>
>> Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch?
>>
>
>

Clark

This was put out some time ago. Mine has already been replaced and it took
3-4 months to get the switches. You should have gotten a notice from the
dealer or Ford. If not, check the owners website, maybe there is something
there. When my switch was replaced, they kept the letter telling me the
part was in.

Clark

"Chevy" <goto@att.net> wrote in message
news:ImIse.332221$cg1.151674@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...les/index.html for article
> on problem with switch.
>
> I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is
> questionable.
>
> F-Series 1993-2003
> Explorer without IVD 1995-2003
> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003
> Expedition 1997-2003
> Ranger 1995-2003
>
> The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle
> and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the
> cruise control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the
> switch to be powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle is
> off and the key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a thin
> film barrier separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical
> components. Investigators say fires can occur when the film cracks and
> brake fluid from the master cylinder seeps into the electrical side of the
> switch."
>
> Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch?
>

Dave Lee

Is this part available outside of the dealer?
"Chevy" <goto@att.net> wrote in message
news:ImIse.332221$cg1.151674@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> See http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/16/for...les/index.html for article
> on problem with switch.
>
> I've got a 1998 Ranger. It appears that it has the switch that is
> questionable.
>
> F-Series 1993-2003
> Explorer without IVD 1995-2003
> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac 2002-2003
> Expedition 1997-2003
> Ranger 1995-2003
>
> The article states: "The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle
> and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the
> cruise control on the other. On most of its models, Ford designed the
> switch to be powered -- or "hot" -- at all times, even when the vehicle is
> off and the key is removed from the ignition. Inside the switch, a thin
> film barrier separates brake fluid from the switch's electrical
> components. Investigators say fires can occur when the film cracks and
> brake fluid from the master cylinder seeps into the electrical side of the
> switch."
>
> Does anyone have any info or a schematic of this switch?
>