Large Recall NHTSA · 06V286000 Reported August 1, 2006

Speed control deactivation switch/supplement

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 1,200,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V286000
Manufacturer Campaign
05S28
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,200,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 1, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Safety Consequence

Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 06V286000 or campaign 05S28.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V286000?

NHTSA recall 06V286000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 1, 2006. It addresses: Speed control deactivation switch/supplement. The recall affects approximately 1,200,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.