The vehicle was parked in the driveway for about 4 hours when the owner looked out the window and saw flames coming from the engine compartment. She didn't use the cruise control, so she wasn't sure if it quit working or not. #2 and #14 fuses were blown and #13 was not blown. The owner stated that she saw the wires for the speed control deactivation switch connector arcing immediately after the fire was extinguished. Pictures forwarded to bruce york. *jb
2000 Ford F-150 acceleration complaints
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F-150 caught fire after being parked for 1 1/2hours. Did damage to our car parked next to it and our house. There was no warning of any danger with the vehicle or anything wrong with it. It is our understanding that cruise controls on the f-150's are a problem, and why have they not been recalled to prevent damage and injury? Is there any significant similar problems experienced by others?
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the speed control module needed to be replaced.
Husband drove to work 7 miles, parked vehicle at 7:20 am, then at 10:30 am received a call, telling him that vehicle was on fire. Someone put the fire out with an extinguisher. Vehicle was not totaled. Prior to fire there were no problems with vehicle. Bought vehicle used. Tried to use cruise control, but could not get it to work. Not sure if working or not. Vehicle was insured by nationwide. Adjuster george alexander 888‑593‑2432, extension 13, policy number 7709p499619. Nationwide may have done an investigation. Have copies of work orders to repair the vehicle, and will fax them to bruce york.*ak
Husband parked truck about 12:00 am and at about 3:00 pm he saw white smoke coming from hood area on the driver's side. Then , vehicle burst into flames. Three days prior to the fire, cruise control stopped working. No other problems with the vehicle. Will send pictures to bruce york.
Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire when it was parked. Consumer was informed that the cruise control had a short, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Consumer will notify manufacturer.
While driving cruise control switch burned the brake reservoir and the brakes failed. All the fluid leaked out, and the brake light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired.
While vehicle was parked for about 3 hours a neighbor alerted consumer that vehicle was on fire. Burned for approximately 5 minutes. Fuses #2/13, and 14 found operating. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working in the week before the fire.
Fire in engine compartment after sitting parked for 2.5 hours. Fire started near the master cylinder. Cruise control was not working since the purchase of the vehicle in november 2003. Please contact fire investigator mike beres 214‑946‑8989.
2000 ford f150 pickup truck with approx. 126,000 miles, caught fire in the engine compartment after being parked about 5 hours. Fire location was at the left side of the engine compartment. The cause of the fire is belived to be the scds (speed control disengagement switch). Fire damaged truck and edge of carport.
Parked my ford f150 in the school parking lot at 7:30 am. At 8:15, I was called to the front of the building because my truck had started on fire and was being put out with a fire extinguisher by the school police officer. The insurance company believes the fire was caused by my cruise control (had not worked in three to four months). Caused $5,123 worth of damage to the truck.
The driver had his foot on the brake, when all of a sudden the vehicle began to accelerate. The driver had to turn the vehicle off in order to get it to stop. Provide further details. *jb
The consumer went to the vehicle in morning and found smoke and fire damage at the front driver's side wheel well. The alleged fire occurred due to a defective cruise control deactivation switch.
Consumer had a 2000, ford, f150 vehicle and from day one a hollow knocking noise was heard at idle, most noticeable when in gear at idle, or low RPM. Sounded like a diesel engine. Vehicle had been several times at different ford dealers, and they indicated there was nothing wrong, the service manager stated he did hear the noise, but ford did not know what it was. Therefore, they couldn't do anything.
While driving 50mph the cruise control would not disengage causing the vehicle to continue to go forward when pressing the brake hard the vehicle was violently shaking. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Consumer started vehicle, put it in reverse, with foot still on the brakes, vehicle raved up at high RPM, and burnt rubber. Consumer had to apply excessive force to the brakes to stop the vehicle. Ph
When trying to slow down or to coming to a complete stop vehicle will start to rev up without consumer applying accelerater pedal. Also, when trying to put vehicle into neutral it will not go into gear until it stops revving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
When pressing accelerator pedal nothing was happening. Once while pulling into an intersection, vehicle failed to move again. Problem was intermittent. *ak problems seem to occur when engine is cold and idling, then pressing on the accelerator and the engine will not advance, consumer plans to take to dealer for repairs. *tt ea04006 has ifs.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision/ minor injury. Dealer was inspecting vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. *ak
When pulling up to a stop sign or coming to a stop rpms would drop down. But when starting again vehicle would shut off.
Accelerator pedal sticking/locking up intermittently. Vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to duplicate probelm. *ak consumer took vehicle back to the dealer where purchase took place, dealer replaced throttle body and fixed problem. Driver window intermittently inoperable, dealer replaced window switch.
Unexpected and unintentional acceleration. Driver jumped from vehicle. Vehicle continued at excessive speed with emergency brake engaged until it collided with a building.
Upon starting vehicle and putting into gear, vehicle had instant acceleration. Rpms went from 1000 to 4500 without hitting the accelerator. This happened while foot was on the brake pedal *ak
With cruise control on, vehicle accelerates up to 10-15 miles faster when going downhill.
Vehicle idled roughly. Vehicle warmed up and idled roughly. Also there was an exhaust leak. Dealership told consumer that he needed a new catalytic converter because there was a bad smell, like rotten eggs.
Whil backing into a driveway vehicle took off in reverse. Driver had to shift into park gear in order to stop vehicle. Dealer has vehicle currently.
While driving throttle had malfunctioned due to failure of solenoid, causing truck to continue forward while applying brakes. *ak
While driving throttle malfunctioned, causing sudden acceleration. Driver had to press down the brakes in order to stop vehicle. This may have caused a crash. Also, problems with the transmission system. After taken in to the dealer, dealer claimed that no adjustments were needed, the floor mats were causing the problem. Consumer believes that adjustments were made however, because vehicle shifts much better now. *ak
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