Automotive Journal

The Associated Press reports that the Ford Motor Co. does yet have the cruise control parts for 1.25 passengers cars that were part of the 3.6 million vehicles recalled for a problem with the speed control deactivation switch systems. The AP says it may take until the end of the year to get all the parts.

Parts for the passenger cars covered under August's recall will not be fully available until the end of the year, said Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis. The vehicles include the 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO and 1994 Mercury Capri.

There have not been similar supply problems for parts for the SUVs and pickup trucks covered by the recall, Jarvis said. Ford had said in August that it expected the parts to be available for the passenger cars in early October.

"A lot of people came in right away so the demand for the part exceeded supply. We're working to fill that pipeline," Jarvis said.

Dealers are installing a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system as part of the recall. Owners can take their vehicles to a dealer to have the cruise control deactivated until the parts arrive.

Ford's earlier release about the recall can be found here.

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