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On August 3, 2006, Ford Motor Co. recalled 1.2 million trucks, SUVs and vans due to problems associated with the speed control deactivation system.

An investigation was first opened into the alleged switch defect in November 2004. In March 2005, there was a second investigation of the issue, this time including Ford F-150 pickups from 1995-1999 and 2001-2002 model years, and Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 1997-1999 and 2001-2002 model years. The 2005 recall came less than two weeks after consumer advocate Ralph Nader criticized Ford for delaying action on the issue. Up to that point, there were more than 1,000 complaints of engine fires linked to the faulty switch.

Below are pictures of the Ford cruise control De-Activation switch. You will find it located on top of the brake master cylinder under the hood toward the back of the engine.