September 10, 2004
Ford is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans to fix a defect in the anti-lock brake unit that can start fires even when the vehicles are parked.
The company said the electronic unit that controls the anti-lock brakes in the vehicles could electrically short out. Customers should not park the van inside an enclosed structure until the problem is remedied.
Vehicles affected by the recall are from the 2003 and 2004 model years.
Ford said the problem does not affect the braking ability of the vehicles and no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Earlier this week, Ford said it was recalling about 40,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans because their wheel hubs may develop cracks. Minivans from the 2004 model year are involved in the recall.
