2007 Ford F-150: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 57,319 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the cruise control system suddenly stopped functioning with the illumination of the wrench warning icon. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it appeared that the power steering bearing failed and the serpentine belt became detached from the vehicle. As a result, the serpentine belt erroneously came into contact with the engine temperature sending unit and fractured the wires from the sensor, struck the clutch fan and was destroyed. The failure caused all of the plugs and wires to be exposed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the sensor unit, power steering pump, clutch fan and all associated parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and lodged a complaint. The failure and current mileage was 57,319. ... Updated 12/26/12

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Acceleration · 4,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. The contact stated that the cruise control was set at 65 MPH and would not deactivate when the brake was depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times and the contact had come close to crashing on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the failure could have been caused by a vacuum leak. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle could be traded. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 12,500.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 29,728 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. The contact was driving with the cruise control engaged when it deactivated. The contact does not remember what speed he was driving when the failure occurred. Within a few minutes, the cruise control engaged on its own when the speed began to increase. The contact was unable to turn the cruise control off and the failure persisted until the vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into a tree. The contact was not injured; however, the vehicle was severely damaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 29,728.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Acceleration · 263 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving 65 MPH uphill, the vehicle accelerated without warning to 120 MPH. The cruise control was activated at the time of failure. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. He had to apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition to stop the vehicle. The road conditions were clear. As of june 19, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage is 986 and failure mileage was 263.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Acceleration · 253 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to automatically accelerate. The speedometer indicated that the vehicle accelerated to 125 MPH. The contact attempted to disengage the cruise control and pump the brake pedal in order to decelerate. The contact had to shut the engine off and apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 253.