Analysis of a Ford recall shows that too many people are ignoring vehicle recall notices. Experts say the cost of gas and waiting for it to be fixed may not be worth it for what someone considers a silly, non-threatening repair. Take, for example, the Ford recall mentioned earlier. The problem with these vehicles was that the cruise-control switch could overheat, and so far only half of the estimated 10 million have been repaired. Though an overheating switch might not sound like a big deal, while the switch remains connected it can cause a fire at any time, even if the vehicle is turned off. To give you an idea of the kind of damage this could cause, a spokesperson for Ford reminds owners that if their car is in their garage when the engine catches fire, it could burn down their entire house.
          This is just one instance of how ignoring a recall notice for your vehicle can put you and your family at risk. The example of the cruise-control switch shows that even a seemingly insignificant defect can turn into a nightmare if it is not properly taken care of. Though the wait at the dealership and the cost of gas may seem too inconvenient on the surface, a recall repair should not be put ahead of your personal safety.

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