Car was parked, car caught on fire do to recall 05s28, put out myself. Was never informed about recall because I was second owner.
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Truck was parked in driveway when it suddenly caught on fire under the hood burning through the hood in a matter of seconds. Firefighters called to the scene said they have never seen anything like it before. I believe this fire was caused by the speed control switch, of which there have been at least two recalls on of which we were never informed about.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department reported to the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire chief advised the contact that the fire was caused by an electrical failure but the cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was included in and previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
2000 ford f150 pickup was parked on the street at my mother in law's house. It had been sitting for about 2 hours when we heard the horn going off. We looked outside and the front of the truck was engulfed in flames. The fire grew so quickly and had burned out the whole cab by the time the fire department got it out. It was a total loss, and has put our family in a horrible situation. The fire started on the driver side under the hood. It looked to be above the wheel and near the windshield. While the fire was burning, it cause the windshield to explode, shooting glass all over the street. The fire also damaged another vehicle parked nearby. The truck is a charred skeleton and the tires were even melted to the concrete! There is absolutely nothing left. I am grateful we were not in the truck or driving down the road, but this is so upsetting. We cannot afford to buy a new vehicle, which is why we were driving a 13 year old truck to begin with. We did not have the money for another car payment. Now -we are without a vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off when it caught on fire. The fire department diagnosed that fluid leaked into the brake master cylinder and caused the fire. A fire report was filed. The VIN was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control), but the contact did not receive a recall notice in the mail. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and told the contact that they would process an investigation upon the grounds that the insurance company was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileage was 26,000.
My truck was parked on my driveway, and had not been driven in about 2wks. I didn't even think that the battery had a charge. My [xxx] wife and a salesman and I just happened to be standing a few feet away having a conversation, when we smelled wires burning. I quickly raised the hood of the truck to see the plug wires connected to the brake master cylinder smoking. At that time I of course disconnected it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On tuesday october 4, 2011 my truck caught fire while sitting in a parking lot at my wife's place of employment. The truck was not running and had no major mechanical issues. The fire started from the engine compartment and damaged the a majority of the front end of the vehicle, it is totaled. I believe my ford truck caught fire due to a failure in the cruise control wiring system and a leak in the brake fluid system. There was a recall for the wiring and my truck was not fixed due to me being the second owner. I was not aware of the recall until I searched this morning after the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire without warning. A fire report was not filed for the incident and the cause of the fire was unknown. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer believed the cruise control deactivation switch was to blame for the fire. Updated 09/09/11 the master cylinder was replaced and the brake system was blew. The wiring to the cruise control deactivation switch was replaced as well as the speed control cable. The turn signals, fuse and junction box was replaced. Updated 09/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated witnesses noticed the vehicle was engulfed in flames while it was parked. The fire department was called and extinguish the fire. A report was filed and the fire department stated the fire was caused by a mechanical failure. The vehicle that was parked next to the contacts vehicle also sustained damage. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. Updated 09/02/11*lj updated 09/16/11
Vehicle was parked and ignition was off for approximately two hours after normal driving conditions. Vehicle engine compartment caught fire while vehicle was parked and unattended in owner's driveway.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. No one was injured. The insurance agency performed an investigation to determine what caused the fire. The investigation indicated that the cruise control switch caused the fire to occur. The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 07/15/11
2000 ford f-150 truck spontaneously combusted at approximately 2am on may 12, 2011. Truck had been parked since 9am the preceding day. Fire investigator believes it to be the cruise control deactivation switch pending further investigation.
My 2000 ford f-150 was in front of my doctor's office while I was inside for a dr. Appt. Monday, january 31, 2011. While waiting, the receptionist told me she thought my truck was on fire. Smoke was billowing out from under the hood, but no flames were seen. The fire dept. Was called, and one of the firemen told me the origin of the fire was from the cruise control switch on the front of the brake master cylinder. He told me he was aware of a ford recall on that part. I was never mailed any recall notices!! The fire melted the cruise control switch/wiring, melted the plastic brake fluid reservoir, and also damaged the master cylinder. I had it towed to the nearest dealership. This is my family's only means of transportation, so I asked for a loaner or rental car while my truck was being repaired. They are refusing to pay for the cost of a replacement vehicle and also, they are refusing to repair any ?related damages? (brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir) as a result of the fire caused by their defective part. They said they would only make repairs on the recall part but not repairs to related damages? (brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir) caused bythe fire. Why am I expected to pay for expenses incurred because of a defective part that was recalled by ford? The recall is a painfully obvious admission of negligence they need to take responsibility for the damages caused to my truck, as well as the inconvenience and hardship of not having a mode of transportation for my family. We are now a one income family, (I lost my job 2 months ago while in the hospital) and we do not have money to pay for these expenses. Let alone our monthly bills! I need immediate resolution and I am not getting any cooperation or assistance from ford's customer relationship services department. This is not acceptable and I will not accept their lack of concern or attention to my urgent situation.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. When the contact opened the hood he noticed that the cruise control wiring and the master cylinder were on fire. The contact stated a flame burned the top of his hood. The contact extinguished the fire. The fire department was not called. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the master cylinder and the cruise control needed to be replaced. The mechanic also confirmed that the fire was caused by a faulty cruise control . The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, it was not repaired. There was a recall on the year, make and model of the vehicle but his VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed smoke emitting from under the left side of the hood. The contact attempted to control the smoke just as the vehicle began to flame. The fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. A fire report was available. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 126,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway when she heard two loud explosions. The contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The fire and police department were contacted and a report was filed. The fire investigator stated that it was due to the cruise control. The dealer stated that they will contact her regarding the failure . The contact stated that she was the second owner of the vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v017000, vehicle speed control, cruise control recall repair was not performed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
My vehicle was parked for several days on a parking lot next to my residence and I was notified by employees from a nearby business my vehicle was on fire. Smoke was observed coming out from under the hood, however no flames were observed. The origin of the smoke was determined to be from the cruise control switch located on the front of the brake master cylinder. The heat from the fire had melted the cruise control switch and wiring and had also melted the plastic brake fluid reservoir. The vehicle also has no brake lights or turn signals due to the fire. Ford has refused to repair any damage associated fire caused by the cruise control switch. Ford stated they would only perform work associated with the cruise control recall and not repair any damage caused by the defected switch.
2000 ford f150 speed control switch was faulty and burned the truck to the ground, burned the car and house it was parked next to.
Own 2000 f150 4x4, cruise control switch was replaced on recall a few years ago. Last year had to replace the cruise control switch again at my cost because it had already been replaced on recall. How cruise control is bad again and well have to replace again at my cost again. Fords fix isn't a good fix.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in front of his home, it caught fire. The contact stated that another vehicle near the ford f-150 also caught fire. The carport was damaged. A fire report was filed. The fire inspector advised the contact that the fire could have been caused by the cruise control. The current and failure mileages were 112000.
Our 2000 ford f150 caught on fire while sitting in our carport. We had returned from across the street and parked it in the carport. About 20 minutes later our son came running in and said the truck was on fire. We think the fire was due to a recalled speed control deactivation switch. The fire cause alot of damage to the electrical system and all the plastic parts are melted.
On april 28th, at approximately 6 pm, while it had been sitting, having not been driven for almost an hour, our 2000 ford f-150 caught fire. There was no indication prior to the event that would have tipped us off that this was going to happen our cruise control was still operational. We received our recall notice in january 2005 and we took it to the dealership in late may early june 2005 where it was purchased to have it serviced for smoke coming from underneath the hood. It was not until this fire that we found out the cruise control was not fixed, our insurance company, farm bureau, did an investigation and that was their finding. We were very fortunate that nobody was hurt but the truck is a total loss.
Faulty cruise control de-activation switch in 2000 f150 caught on fire and burned my house down.
2000 f150 caught fire after being parked for approximately 2-hours. Vehicle completely destroyed and two vehicles parked next to my vehicle were damaged. I was never notified by ford motor company of any recall. I was told by an acquaintance of the cruise control switch recall that affected my truck after the fire occurred. I have made a claim for damages with ford motor company and am awaiting a resolution.
2000 f150 master cylinder pressure switch caught fire while truck was not running. $853 in damages.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. While parked for 15 minutes, the vehicle caught on fire. The proceeding vehicle also caught on fire. The fire then spread quickly to his home, and caused severe property damage. The fire investigator discovered that the fire originated from under the hood area. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised to contact his insurance company. The current and failure mileages were over 100,000.
Went to lunch. Returned to work. Was at work for approx.1 hour. Fellow employee comes to me and says there is smoke pouring out of my truck. Ran outside to see my truck on fire. Tried using extinguishers but to no avail. Called fire dept. And they arrived 5-10 minutes later. Truck was a total loss. Had no previous problems prior to this. Insurance company states it was to due a recall on this vehicle.
My ford f150 pick up truck exploded and burst into flames after being parked for about 10 hours. The vehicles is a total loss and nearly damage other adjacent vehicle prior to the fire department 's response .
I own a ford f150. On thursday, october 22, at approximately 8:30am, the engine burst into flames in the parking lot of my work. I work at a public school, but luckily no one was injured and no other cars were damaged. Apparently, the fire was caused by a faulty cruise control deactivation switch. I am not the original owner of the truck and was not aware of the recall or the danger of the situation. The truck was totaled. I am now waiting for my insurance company to resolve the matter.
2000 ford f150 caught fire while parked on the street. Vehicle was totally destroyed.
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