2001 Ford F-250: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,000 miles · MS

Location master cylinder cruise control deactivation sensor leaking brake fluid non functional brakes and cruise control.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Acceleration · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. While the vehicle was stationary in a parking lot, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed flames. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water and noticed that an unknown plug related to the cruise control was melted. No police or fire reports were filed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven. The contact's VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to el cajon ford (located at 1595 e main st, el cajon, ca 92021, (619) 312-4107) where it was diagnosed that the unknown plug related to the cruise control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Electrical · 220,221 miles · OR

Driving at night, tried to use cruise control (didn't come on) then overdrive "on" button started flashing, then speedometer began bouncing. Later truck would not go off when key was turned to off position. Next day a low beep was noted. Repair shop with scanner said it was an airbag warning beep. The following day the headlights came on at night although the key was to the off position and out of the truck. Subsequently all symptoms stopped and normal operation returned until a rainy day. Same symptoms. Day following that, normal operation. Mechanic states that symptoms need to be occurring to make proper diagnosis.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Acceleration · 126,000 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle was parked in my garage and at 2:30 am smoke alarms went off and smoke was coming out of garage and my house burned down. Fire investigator told me was from faulty cruise control switch on ford f250.

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Acceleration · TX · fire

July 7, 2011, my 2001 ford f250 diesel, caught on fire while my truck was in driveway. I was able to put fire out but my truck was rendered inoperable. Ford has claimed several things that caused the fire including a backfire (which diesels do not do) and the mechanics I have had to look at it, including the local ford dealer's mechanic, came to the same conclusion, it was the cruise control. Ford refuses to fix my vehicle, and I have been without transportation since then. I do not have the almost $3,000.00 that it will cost to fix my truck.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Engine · 113,000 miles · TX · fire

The ford f250 truck (2001) was parked outside of heb grocery store for approximately 30 minutes when witnesses saw sparks shooting out from underneath the vehicle seconds before it caught fire. The entire engine compartment burned and began to consume the cab before the fire department put out the fire. The ford f250 cruise control was used the previous two days and was having intermittent problems during a trip (~900 miles).

Filed Sep 26, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 63,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was idle, a fire erupted which was caused by a faulty electrical system. The fire originated from the engine compartment front underhood. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the cruise control deactivation switch and wiring for the electrical system was observed to be completely burnt to the ground. A fire report was taken# 06-017205. Also, the manufacturer was notified, but would not offer any resolution while this case was under investigation.

Filed Aug 15, 2006 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · NY

While traveling on the highway at 60 MPH on flat ground, with the cruise control engaged, my truck floored the gas pedal. I had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The truck just took off, like it had a mind of its own. Since then I have not, and will not use the cruise control. I will not use the cruise control again. It was very shocking, and took the wind out of me. It could have easily caused an accident. I missed the car in front me by inches. I will never use the cruise control on my truck again.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Acceleration · 46,703 miles · MI

Dt the cruise control stuck twice, the last came up out of the seat and had to both feet on the brake to get it stop. Contacted the dealer, who said that its not included the recall, and there was nothing they could do. Cruise set on 59 MPH and it idled really high. Had to keep hitting the off button, and put vehicle in neutra,l and it still it would not disingage. Had them disconnect cruise control.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · TX · fire

Fire in ford f-250 pick-up truck. Parked in garage for about 2 hours. Owner saw initial fire in engine compartment on driver's side. Remains of cruise control deactivation switch were found and x-rayed; internal contacts were splattered from electrical arcing. Fuse #13 was a 20 amp device and was the only one blown. According to ford wiring diagrams, that circuit fed the cds. The owner reported that the cruise control quit working last summer. The dealership told him it needed a new cc module and would cost $150.00. Owner elected not to spend the money at that time.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Acceleration · 84,000 miles · FL · fire

On november 22, 2004 at approximately 3am, consumer's vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Consumer was aware of similar incidents involving ford trucks due to cruise control.