1996 Ford F-350: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Oct 8, 2005 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · SC

Cruise control recall list does not include the ford f350 truck. My cruise control quit working during a routine service at 60,000 miles. Service personnel at bobby jones ford, augusta, georgia, had apparently disconnected the cruise control because of a fluid leak from the switch. After complaining, this vehicle had other switch failures (turn signal and ignition switches) these switches were replaced at my expense, also the cruise control switch was also replaced at this time (at my expense of $20.88 part and $40.00 labor). This vehicle should have been included in the recall of the other ford vehicles with this cruise control problem, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle catching on fire.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Acceleration · 110,000 miles · IL

Cruise control failed to engage while driving at 65 MPH. Consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the wiring connected to the speed control deactivation switch was burnt. Consumer went to the dealer and purchased a switch and installed it himself. Consumer expressed concern that this could cause the cruise control to fail disengaging instead of engaging.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Acceleration · TX · fire

Vehicle was parked for a few minutes when all of sudden the owner noticed that there was smoke coming out of the hood. He then approached the vehicle and put the fire out before it became worse. Results indicated that there was a short within the cruise control switch.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Acceleration · 107,000 miles · TX

Cruise control failed to work when trying to set the speed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Acceleration · TX · fire

While the consumer was parking the vehicle, it caught on fire. Upon inspection, it was determined that the cruise control was the cause.