Ford Explorer, Mountaineer Recall R/2006/147: Speed Control Deactivation Switch May Overheat And Catch Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 3,968
- vehicles in the UK
- 5c983
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Explorer, Mountaineer vehicles built between 25 April 1997 and 21 October 1998. The speed control deactivation switch may overheat smoke or burn. The dealer will install renew the subject switch if necessary in addition to which a modified jumper harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The speed control deactivation switch may overheat smoke or burn.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE. Defect: It has been identified that the speed control deactivation switch may overheat smoke or burn. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch renewed if necessary in addition to which a modified jumper harness will be installed.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire.
The Fix
The dealer will install renew the subject switch if necessary in addition to which a modified jumper harness.
Are You Affected?
Explorer, Mountaineer built between 25 April 1997 and 21 October 1998 may be included. Ford estimates 3,968 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 5c983 or the DVSA reference R/2006/147. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExplorerPanoramic roof partial detachment | Low | R/2026/334 | |
| Capri, ExplorerTorque inspection on various joints | Book soon | R/2026/082 | |
| Capri, ExplorerFront seat back inspection | Low | R/2025/474 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2006/118 on 17 Jul 2006, for possibility of engine cut out. The one launched after it was R/2007/003 on 10 Jan 2007, for heated windscreen earth point may not be tightened: risk of burn damage to trim. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/147, launched 25 September 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.