# 2000 FORD WINDSTAR — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `690260` · 2008-09-29 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
## Narrative
I WAS PARKED ON A STREET IN MY TOWN WHEN SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE HOOD OF MY VAN.  I DROVE TO NEAREST MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAD BURNED AND WAS SPREADING.  MECHANIC REMOVED PIECE (IT IS IN MY POSSESSION).  HAD TO HAVE VAN REPAIRED BY FORD BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL LIST (I  HAVE A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN).  I FEEL FORD SHOULD ADD MY MAKE AND MODEL TO THE LIST OF RECALLED VEHICLES.  THEY SHOULD ALSO REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS AND DAMAGES. *TR
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