Picked up 1 yard of mulch and was unloading, smelled burning rubber, and saw flames in wheel well. Put out fire with fire extinguisher and called fire department. Opened hood, and saw fender burned, plastic brake near master cylinder burned, and fuse box and wiring burned. Fire department said it was bad wiring. Mechanic felt it involved the brakes. Also, cruise control had not worked for nearly six months before fire.
1997 Ford F-150 acceleration complaints
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Complaint regarding vehicle speed control on 1997 ford f150. *mr *sc
Vehicle caught fire while parked for five hours. *ph consumer also stated that cruise control, tail light failed. Cause of fire was unknown, however, consumer had a tell tale indication that cruise control de-activation switch could be the cause. Since the switch when it catches fire it ignites the brake fluid thus causing vehicle to burn. Ford is aware of the problem but refused to acknowledge responsibility of the incident.
While driving down an icy hill, the throttle became stuck. The driver had to shut off the engine to stop the throttle from sticking. Driver lost power brakes and steering, but was able to come to a safe stop. *ak
While at a stop vehicle accelerated at a high rate. Consumer turned off the vehicle in order to stop acceleration. *ak
While driving throttle stuck, and vehicle started to accelerate at a high rate. Consumer depressed the brake pedal numerous times to decelerate the vehicle, but it was of no avail. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving throttle stuck. This caused the consumer to drive into a ditch. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While coming to a stop the throttle became stuck and caused the vehicle to run into a ditch. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.
Gas pedal got stuck, causing sudden acceleration. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the speed sensor.
The vehicle accelerated twice on it's own. The first incident occurred at 20 MPH, the driver shifted to neutral and stood on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The distance traveled was about one city block. The second time the vehicle accelerated it was at 55 MPH while passing another vehicle, the driver again shifted to neutral, and the engine kept revving. The driver was unable to slow the vehicle by applying the brakes. The driver then placed his foot under the accelerator pedal to pull it up. *ak *scc
I still have the original rims and tire size ,and my speedometer is off by eight miles per hour. My speedometer says I am going eight miles per hour slower than I really am.
Consumer was attempting to merge onto highway and depressed gas pedal for acceleration, b ut vehicle did not have sufficient power for acceleration and jerked excessively.
Gas pedal stuck and the consumer lost control on pavement.
When consumer attempted to step on the accelerator it became stuck. Ts scc
Consumer states that the vehicle accelerater and brake are too close. Consumer was trying to brake and vehicle accelerated and hit a house. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Mr
While at a complete stop or reversing vehicle has a roughor uneven idle.
Had cruise/control set & push accelerator to pass an vehicle when my truck reach approx. 75m.p.h. The acclerator pedel automaticly went all the way to floorboard & stuck with full trottle all the way open. When I tap brake pedal it did not trun off cruise. Then push the off buttton on cruise,it did not shut off. When I shut off engine & got truck finally to stop . Ihad to reach down & pull up on the accelerator pedel to unstick it. Then I started the truck up again & everything appeared to be working okay again.
The speedometer on the vehicle is not calibrated correctly and as a result it has a 7 to 8 MPH speed error at highway speeds, the consumer believes this is a widespread problem with ford vehicles. *jg
I have replaced the speed sensor on the driver side. I now have a leak from the ABS unit where the lines leave going to the brakes. I am trying to find out if there have been any other reported problems with other 1997 f150 trucks.
When vehicle is at a dead stop suddenly it feels like someone slammed foot on accelerater. Vehicle acts as if it wants to take off. Please provide any further information.
Airbag light is on. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem. *ak consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts. Pittman arm was replaced.
Stopped to get gas upon starting vehicle started kinda race when put in gear took off brake would not hold laid black marks hit concrete spacer by gas pumps with side of truck went out onto public road saw 3 1/2 ft ditch took ditch to get stopped hit head on air bags did not go off broke my back at contact.
I started to pass a pickup in front of me. As I got along side I noticed I was already up to 70 MPH. I stepped on the brake and pushed the coast and off buttons for the cruise. I let off the brake slightly and was now up to 90 MPH. I pushed the brakes hard and turned the key off, coasting to the shoulder. When I turned it back on it went to full throttle instantly. I disconnected the cable for the cruise and turned it on. The engine idled and the cruise cable pulled all the way in. The next day I checked the cruise cable and it was not pulled in with the engine running. I was lucky there were no cars on the highway in front of me when it happened. In the last week the ford dealer has done nothing.
Accelerator pedal locked up with speed control engaged while driving at highway speed of 68-70 MPH, could not deactivate speed control by applying brakes or disengaging it by the on/off switch. Disengaged by shifting into neutral and turning vehicle off. This caused engine problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that engine was blown, and needed replacement. Provide any further information on this matter. *ak neede replacement. Provide any further information on this matter.
While starting to accelerate by pushing on gas pedal vehicle continued to accelerate when consumer took his foot off pedal. Consumer had to turn ignition off in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealership or mechanic at this time. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Intermittently accelerator pedal sticks. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Accelerator sticks when first applied. Consumer has to press harder , then vehicle surges forward. *ak
Throttle hung three times at night with outside temp at or below o degree,there is a recall but did not show up on my truck acording to mt. Orab ford. I need this problim fixed as I drive at night when temp is lowest. Thanks for your time joe morris. My VIN would not show up on your progams.
Had cruise control on while traveling. Stopped to get gas, and upon starting truck it was fine. As soon as, I slipped it into gear it took off full throttle went flying out of parking lot, almost hit a church. Took ditch instead of hitting someone broke my back as a result.
Accelerator pedal became stuck when consumer went to pass a vehicle , causing vehicle speed to accelerate up to 90 MPH. Only way to stop acceleration was by consumer bending down and pulling up on the accelerator from floor. Dealer claimed parts was on back order.
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