2001 Ford F-250 SD: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he attempted to activate the cruise control but it would not engage. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch and the switch would need to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/25/13

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Electrical · 54 miles · NM

Brake pressure switch.. Harness was replaced in 2008 but the switch was not leaking at that time. Cruise control stop working in 2009. Found switch was leaking. Was told no longer under warranty. Tw*

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Acceleration · 126,381 miles · TX

I just found out that my 2001 f-250's cruise control was never replaced just disconnected,I only found out after I took it to an independent repair to repair a brake problem. Because my brake system lost pressure. The original ford solution of disconnecting the cruise control fixes one problem but that same faulty part is still poses danger. I took my truck to ford a there report showed no recall notice showing and they told me it would be $103 to replace the part, of course I paid it, it would be to dangerous not too. The dealer told me I should call ford customer complaint dept to try and get my money back. But the real issue is that many people that think they can live with ford's first solution, without cruise control. Think again about suddenly losing brake pressure.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Acceleration · 95,638 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. The contact stated that his cruise control switch was recalled. He took the vehicle to be repaired according to the recall. The dealer stated that the cruise control was disconnected and previously replaced; therefore, ford would not pay for it again. The contact stated that the cruise control was never previously repaired. He took the vehicle to another dealer, but they also did not want to make the repairs. The failure mileage was 95,638.

Filed Apr 9, 2008 · Acceleration · 57,300 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to use the cruise control, but it did not work. The cruise control light illuminated, but the cruise control still failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 57,300.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · TX · fire

Consumer owns 2001 f250 super duty which fire started under hood on driver's side. Fire investigator's opinion was faulty cruise control switch. Vehicle is total loss and fire damage to building.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX · fire

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. The fire started on the brake pressure switch (which is the cut off switch for the cruise control, it burned the wiring harness it burned all the way until it got into the harness, and caught the rubber boot on fire which covers the steering control. The fire was electrical related.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · NJ · fire

Had driven about 165 miles parked vehicle and plugged in engine block heater. That night the vehicle caught on fire. Flames were coming from engine compartment on driver's side near the front of the vehicle. Had used the cruise control the day before the fire, and it had worked fine. The heat from the fire damaged the house. Insured by usaa policy #5597087. *ak

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Electrical · 64,401 miles · CA · fire

Vehicle was parked for 75 minutes and a passerby noticed smoke and alerted consumer, who saw flames from left front wheel well. Fire was extinguished quickly by consumer. Damage limited to area within approximately 12 inches of brake master cylinder. Electrical connector burned off on master cylinder. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working several months prior to the fire. #13 fuse found operating.