Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, when he noticed fire exiting from the engine. The contact stated he had a fire extinguisher and water hose and was trying to extinguished the fire but was unable to. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was informed by the fire department that his VIN was associated to the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated no one was injured. The vehicle was not drivable and stated the fire department deemed the vehicle totaled. The contact called local dealer fahrney ford (3105 highland ave, selma, ca 93662), were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,500.
1995 Ford F-150 acceleration problems
76 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 124,600. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 76
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 124,600
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control46
- Linkages2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- Remedy
- By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Recall number 05V388000 · Recall details
What 1995 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Speed control switch on brake master cylinder caught on fire. Damage limited to switch which was unplugged after failure. Subsequently, brake fluid has leaked out of master cylinder at switch plug resulting in corrosion of brake parts including brake master cylinder and brake booster. Brakes are now malfunctioning resulting spongy pedal and left front caliper grabbing abruptly and locking up causing loss of control of vehicle while braking when driving on any roads in any condition. The leaking fluid has caused corrosion and failure of various parts including mounts for electrical connectors and possibly electrical connectors and wiring.
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it caught fire without warning. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). A fire report was filed. The contact extinguished most of the fire before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the damaged exceeded the value of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 308,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. The contact stated that the cruise control and horn failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,860.
Truck was parked, turned off, and parked in my driveway. Approximately 3:45am I heard glass break and looked out the window to see the inside of the truck on fire. I ran and grabbed 2 fire extinguishers and a water hose; and I put the fire out. The truck is totalled now. Ford asked me to tow it into the nearest ford dealer (which I paid for) asap so they could inspect it since my truck recall was not yet fixed per ford's system. The dealership just said it's not ford's fault even though the fire happened the same way numerous other recall fires occurred. I do not believe them, so I have begun a lawsuit against them if my truck is not replaced by ford.
95 ford 150 caught fire while parked. Truck was damaged and it is a loss. Fire department and inspector found that it was due to a recall from ford motors of cruise control.
On october 30th, 2009 I was traveling on route 113 towards portland, me. After I went by a gas station in brownfield, me I started to pass a vehicle. I pushed the gas pedal and shortly after I understood that I cannot control my car. The gas pedal stuck and brakes were working only for a short while. I got to around 30 MPH from 65 MPH. The white smoke started to rise from the sides of my track. In a short distance, brakes fail completely and car started to accelerate even more. When I realized the I was coming to the bridge in hiram, me, I decided to crash into something in order to stop the vehicle. Next thing I remembered I was taking out of the car and was going in ambulance to maine medical center. My husband notified ford shortly after accident. We file a complaint with ford, but they didn't respond to it so far.
Vehicle caught fire while parked infront of the house. Fire department said it was related to the cruise control switch that has been recalled.
1995 ford f150 started on fire parked on the street in front of my house.
Reference to recall #05v388000. Approx 7 years ago the harness shorted out. The vehicle was parked and when starting up saw smoke and smelled electrical short. Observe electrical component shortening out of the cruise control wire harness. This caused the cruise control (I.e. Horn, speed settings) not to work. I contact ford who advised there was no recall for this. A year or two later I saw a recall for this exact issue. At that time refused to fix the wire harness and just unplugged the assembly. I contacted the federal safety agency who advised to try again and if they don't fix file a complaint. I took to ford dealer again who advised they will not fix even though it was connected to the item that shorted out. Can you please help.
Questions about the 1995 Ford F-150 acceleration
Does the 1995 Ford F-150 have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the acceleration of the 1995 Ford F-150, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-150 acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 124,600 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-150 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2013 (304 complaints), 1997 (221 complaints) and 2011 (213 complaints).
Other 1995 Ford F-150 problems
Brakes 145Transmission 75Engine 73Electrical 65Fuel system 65Suspension 44Tires 43Airbags 35Steering 25Body 18Seats 13Wheels 11Lights 9Visibility 8Seat belts 6Locks 2
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