TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. IN ADDITION, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER HE OPENED THE HOOD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 07V336000) HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. AS OF JANUARY 30, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,000. UPDATED 02-19-08 *BF UPDATED 02/19/08 *TR