My speed control stopped working in 2012. It is a ford f-250 super duty. Vin [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems
14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal4
- Cruise control1
- Cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Accelerator pedal sensor (etc)
Failure counts from odi?s analysis are stated above; see the additional problem experience discussion in the summary report.ford data contained duplicative reports for 4 odi complaints and 1 crash.three crashes were allegedly due to intermittent operation of the electronic throttle control (etc) pedal, one crash occurred when an etc disabled vehicle was struck by another motorist, one report contained no detail.the injuries were minor.an issue involving fixed etc pedals was investigated also, however failure reports and populations are not shown above; see summary report for detail.although ford has used etc based throttle control systems for many years, the pap feature was new for my 2002.the subject etc sensor produces two output signals which the engine management system (ems) utilizes to:1) determine fueling requirements; and 2) perform sensor diagnostics.one signal is linearly proportional to throttle pedal position; the second is a digital signal.by design, the detection of a sensor fault results in the engine returning to (or remaining at) the idle state.ford identified a defect in the pap etc sensor which prematurely affected an output signal; the migration of internal sensor lubricant caused a loss of proportional signal.the failure mechanism is progressive and as the sensor deteriorates, the ems will detect a fault, store a fault code, illuminate a warning lamp, and the engine may remain at/return to idle.in the early stages, normal operation can be regained by pedal re-application.the failure progresses until the engine remains at idle.the engine does not stall, power assisted steering and braking systems are unaffected. Ford corrected the etc sensor defect and conducted field service action (fsa) 03b03 to replace etc pedals, addressing 50% of vehicles.at agency request to improve completion rate, ford extended fsa 03b03 for 6 months.based on odi's analysis of available data, ford's action has appropriately resolved the etc sensor proplem in the subject vehicles.the closing of the investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist, and should not be considered as having any precedential value or effect binding the agency in future defect investigations. See the attached summary report for additional information.
EA04006
What 2002 Ford F-250 SD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2002 f250, 4x4, 7.3l diesel ford truck with 48,846 miles has had the third accelerator pedal installed at a price of $1186. Ford refused to do anything, even with ford service action 03b03 and even with a law suite pending courts approval. Customer satisfaction program 10b16. My truck dropped to idle in the middle of a left turn hauling a 12,000 lb trailer. It was a terrible start to a vacation to the coast.
Our barn and contents burned down on june 14, 2010. Fire investigators believe the fire started with our 2002 ford f-250 truck that was parked inside. Found out afterwards that there is a recall on the truck for a sensor that can cause fire even while vehicle is not running.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. The contact stated that the recall for the cruise control was recently repaired; however, the contact was responsible for paying the repair cost to have the cruise control switch replaced. The contact stated that fuse was replaced in 2007; yet, it continued to leak. He doesn't agree with having to pay the repair cost. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.
I received a recall in october 2009 for my ford f-250 pick up (ford recall 05s28) I took the vehicle in for repair and was told that the defective part (speed control deactivation switch) caused brake fluid to leak into the wiring harness and fuse panel damaging both to the point they need to be replaced. I was told that ford would only replace the bad part and not the damage it caused. Ford repair tech told me defective part caused damage described above and after dealing with several different people from ford and customer service they still refuse to fix the damage estimated at over $2000. I filed complaint with bbb but they stated this item could not be covered by them as the vehicle is over 3 years old. I have been without the vehicle for over 2 months and can find no agency to help me. I tried several forms of recourse with ford to no avail. They state the recall was issued to long ago however the notice I received in october 2009 was the first I received on the matter. Can you help me?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250. While driving 70 MPH, the contact noticed from the rear that the vehicle had a leak. Within seconds, he noticed smoke coming from a vent and underneath the hood. He pulled over and had the passenger check under the vehicle, where he noticed dripping. The passenger proceeded to remove the contact from the vehicle because he was in a wheel chair. Seconds later, the vehicle caught fire. A fire report was filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice to have the VIN checked for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), but the dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and the insurance company will have someone inspect the vehicle; however, they were unsure if the cause of the fire will be investigated. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250 sd. Approximately one hour after the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. The vehicle was totally destroyed. The fire department was called to the scene and they stated that the cause of the failure was related to the cruise control fuse box. A fire report and insurance report were filed. There was a jeep cherokee parked beside the burning vehicle and it too caught fire. The damages were covered by the insurance company. There were no personal injuries or fatalities. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Any range of RPM while driving & occasionally while idling my truck has stalled and engine dies. It has, so far, restarted quickly and I continue on my way. This occurs in heavy to moderate traffic and when the truck dies you lose power steering & power brakes. I have been told to replace my cps (cam position sensor) by a ford mechanic and I intend to do that today. My truck is not safe to drive in it's current condition of random stalling.
Cruise control recall switch: lead to accident involving brake failure due to leak of fluid and corrosion of components.........
The power steering fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the metal line that went to the power steering pump and to the braking assist motor erupted, and needed to be replaced. *ak there was brake pulsation, the accelerator pedal was faulty, the steering was hard to turn during normal maneuvers, when the 4 x 4 was high off the road, the wheel turned and locked to the stopper, lunged, and the rear wheels spun around.
Questions about the 2002 Ford F-250 SD acceleration
Does the 2002 Ford F-250 SD have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the acceleration of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-250 SD acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 SD have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2004 (17 complaints), 2000 (15 complaints) and 2002 (14 complaints).
Other 2002 Ford F-250 SD problems
Engine 105Brakes 30Electrical 29Tires 25Steering 12Transmission 12Fuel system 10Suspension 7Locks 5Seat belts 5Lights 4Airbags 3Body 3Driver assistance 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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