Fire caused by a 1994 ford econoline 150 cruise control switch ignited.
Ford Econoline adaptive cruise problems
41 of the 809 owner complaints about the Ford Econoline describe adaptive cruise control problems, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 41
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 98,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20032
- 20021
- 20012
- 20002
- 19994
- 19983
- 19972
- 19968
- 19954
- 19944
- 19934
- 19924
- 19911
Often reported together
What owners say
2001 ford econoline truck cruise control stopped working after the brake switch recall was repaired. *nj the consumer stated there was a rumbling/grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer verified the noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The wheel bearing was loose.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. The contact had his cruise control deactivated in fall of 2007 according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which could cause a fire. He then had the new and improved cruise control part installed in the summer of 2008. After the installation, he noticed that the cruise control was no longer operative. The manufacturer stated that they would stand by their repair and honor a replacement for the failure; however, the contact would have to pay for the diagnostic in addition to any other expenses other than the jumper harness. The current mileage was approximately 101,850 and failure mileage was 99,966.
I have a 2001 ford econoline wagon van that was recalled about june of 2007 because of a defect with the cruise control. When I took it to the ford dealership in americus, georgia, they said they didn't have any parts to repair the cruise control. That it was on back order. It has been almost 1 year and still they have not offered to repair the cruise control their reason is they don't have any parts.
Ford e150 with cruise control recall. Consumer states that the dealer stated in september when the vehicle was repaired that the parts would be available in january. Consumer states that the parts are still not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f150 econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice in february of 2008 regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control. Ford stated that the part was unavailable and advised the contact to disconnect the cruise control himself. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 91,000. Updated 5/13/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford econoline. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control) in december of 2007. She has been unable to get the recall repaired. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts will be available in june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 36,887.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. After having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. The contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. He received another recall notice and took the vehicle in for service. The dealer stated that the repair had previously been performed. The contact also needed the dealer to inspect the ABS because the warning light illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it in order for the light to dim. The repairs would cost approximately $1,200 - $2,000 for parts, not including labor. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 04/11/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford econoline. The contact received a recall letter for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) in february of 2008. The parts are still unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage is 43,000. Updated 4/11/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford econoline. The contact received a recall notice in november of 2007 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The vehicle was repaired, but the dealer reissued a new recall notice in february of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 309,997.
Related recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford Econoline adaptive cruise
Which Ford Econoline years have adaptive cruise control problems problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (8 complaints), 1992 (4 complaints) and 1993 (4 complaints).
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