Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. while driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in tsb: ssm46829 (electrical system: integrated trailer brake control). the vehicle was taken to eddie preuitt ford, inc. (710 us-31 hartselle, al 35640, 256-773-2578) where it was diagnosed that the throttle sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 14,000.
Letter from congressman bilirakis on behalf of constituent re 2015 ford f-150 safety concerns when the cruise control is applied his car would slow down instantly as if the breaks were applied. *ld updated 11/08/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the push start button was touched and the vehicle shut off while still in drive, causing the vehicle to slow down in the middle of traffic. the contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. the contact tested the failure at various speeds and the failure recurred. the contact spoke with the dealer who stated that there was no recall related to the failure; however, the dealer also stated that the cruise control needed to reprogrammed and further inspection was needed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 6,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the cruise control engaged independently. the contact was unable to disengage the cruise control while depressing the brake pedal or depressing the off switch. the contact was able to switch the ignition key to the off position to slow the vehicle. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the contact stated that the failure recurred seven times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. the contact stated that the cruise control failed to engage and disengage. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the activation switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000. ma 08/11/15 the consumer stated the local dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. the dealer refunded the diagnostic fee. updated 1127/2015 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department reported to the scene to extinguish the fire. the fire chief advised the contact that the fire was caused by an electrical failure but the cause of the fire was not determined. the vehicle was included in and previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 149,000. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150 super crew. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was informed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department was called and advised that the modular of the cruise control was the cause of the fire. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 248,000. ...update 01/20/12 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire without warning. a fire report was not filed for the incident and the cause of the fire was unknown. neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer believed the cruise control deactivation switch was to blame for the fire. updated 09/09/11 the master cylinder was replaced and the brake system was blew. the wiring to the cruise control deactivation switch was replaced as well as the speed control cable. the turn signals, fuse and junction box was replaced. updated 09/21/11
Faulty cruise control shorted out causing fire in the engine compartment and damaging some wires, air filter housing, fuse box, brake master cylinder, hood strut and hood. *kb
Vehicle being driven at normal highway speed on cruise control. cruise control kicked off. then power steering and brakes went out and a fire started in the engine compartment in front of driver seat. vehicle coasted to the side of the road. smoke began to fill the cab. at side of road vehicle was evacuated vehicle burned to the ground. photos available from the time they got to the side of the road. *kb