Cruise Control problems of the 2000 Ford Expedition - part 2

Ford recall # 05s28 calls for the disconnection of the cruise control module. This also disconnects the horn. It is a state law in illinois that each vehicle have a horn that can be heard from 200 feet. I have contacted Ford three times, and been to the dealership twice, neither time receiving an answer to this problem.

While being parked vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Independant fire investigator determined fire was caused by faulty cruise control switch.

1) my 2000 Expedition was parked in the driveway and had not been driven since Saturday afternoon. ) spontaneous fire burned down the vehicle. ) n/a.

Nhtsa recall # 05v017000/engine compartment fires: the consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall. The dealer keeps informing the consumer that no parts are available.

While vehicle was parked in the garage a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled, and the house burned down. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

I just found out the Ford is now recalling the 2000 Expedition's due to the cruise control issue. Two years ago, I was on my way up north and gas was stuck and preceded to excel. I got off at birch run while fighting the gas with my breaks. After running several stop lights, driving reckless to get to a safe place to stop, I ended up leaving my truck parked in a parking lot for the weekend. I drove the truck to a Ford dealer and they told me that nothing was wrong with it. It happened again a couple different times on my way to work in which I took it back to the dealership. They discovered the problem and told me to continue driving it until they got the part in. I ended up having to pay for half of the bill despite it being Ford's issue. Plus, I ended up having to buy new breaks due to them being worn out having to fight the speed acceleration with my breaks. This past Sunday, it has started again. We left the palace of auburn hills and the truck was saying we were going 100 miles an hour down lapeer rd with traffic! what on earth am I supposed to do? keep driving this truck and risk my life, my 6 week old son's life, or someone else's life? I'm scared to death to drive this truck but I can't afford to get out of the lease or fight Ford with an attorney. Help!.

While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer contacted the manufacturer about a recall but was told that his vehicle was not included due to VIN.

While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Took car to dealer for fire cruise control switch wire shoted out. Car was sitting still was not running when it caught on fire ,getting no cooperation from dealer or manufacturer.

I have a or should I say had a 2000 Ford Expedition. On Monday January 3, 2005 my cruise control light started blinking on my dashboard. On wed. Jan. 5, 2004 I drove it to work, parked it in the parking lot at 7:30am and at 9:30am they ran in to tell me my car was on fire. The car is a total loss! the fire started in the engine on the drivers side.

The consumer stated that a recall was made on the vehicle for the cruise control. The consumer called the dealership and was told to bring the car in which was in feburary, the consumer was told that parts would arrive in April, the consumer called the dealership last week and was told the part was there and to bring the car in today, which was done. When the consumer arrived at the dealership, the part had been given to another customer. The next closest dealer was 73 miles away. The service manager told the customer that they did not know when the next part would arrive.

My 2000 Ford Expedition caught fire while parked at my job. Engine was off and no one was in the vehicle. The car is totaled and insurance in only paying for the value of the vehicle which leaves me with a balance to pay off.

Dt: consumer went on vacation to return home and find that their Ford Expedition had burned, the engine compartment was completely gone and the inside was gutted. Fire department stated that the fire started in the front engine area. There were no indication whatsoever that anything was wrong with this vehicle. The vehicle had regular multi-point inspections. Later consumer finds that Ford has had problems (per channel 7 local news) with cruise control issues. After this happened, Ford was notified, but wouldn't talk to consumer. The abs light illuminated, the dealer replaced the abs sensor. A worn idler arm caused noise and vibration in the front end. The check engine light illuminated.

The cruise control wiring had a short which caused the vehicle to catch on fire while it was parked. The manufacturer was notified by the owner.

Vehicle was parked for 4 or 5 hours, looked out window, and saw flames coming from driver's side wheel well. Called 911, and got out of house. Fire spread to house. Insured by state farm, agent joe brown in orlando, FL. Prior to the fire no problems with truck. Cruise control worked in may. Did not use it often. No after market equipment. Will e-mail VIN & pictures to bruce york.

The consumer parked the vehicle at 9:00am at the end of day around 6:00pm the consumer returned to car and found it had burned up. The fires started at 3:00pm and had been put out. Prior to the fire the cruise control had stopped working. Insured by state farm investigated by stringer and assoc. Who found that the fire originated in the engine compartment at the speed control deactivation switch. Owner has report.

2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire while parked. ** answer required***. The fire started at the cruise control deactivation switch. 4 months later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the cruise control deactivation switch.

While parked in the garage it burned. The consumer assumed the water from the vehicle put the fire out, because upon arriving the fire was out. The vehicle was totaled. No damage to the injury.

Consumer states that her 2000 Ford Expedition was parked for no more than a half an hour and vehicle caught on fire. They put fire out with water. They thought it was because they changed a fuse, but when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they told them they didn't know why it happened. Consumer was reporting this because of the recent report of Ford problems.

Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly while it was parked. Results showed that the cruise control switch wire had a short. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.

Cruise control recall campaign 05v017000, consumer went out of town, and upon t arrival at home, was notified by neighbors that there was a fire in the rear of the house where the vehicle was parked. Vehicle/the siding on the house, and other personal property were damaged. Cruise control NHTSA recall 05v017000.

On the morning of 6 Jan 2004, my kids and I were on a routine trip to the gym. This gym is only a few miles from our home. Our 2000 Ford Expedition would not accelerate and stayed at 30 mph even though I did not have the cruise control on. When I tried to stop at several residential stop signs near the gym, the Expedition would not brake and proceeded to run through the stop signs. The Expedition would not stop and stayed stuck on 30 mph. I called 911 for assistance. The operator told me to put my parking brake on, and I did. When this action did not stop the car, she suggested that I shift to a lower gear. I did, and still the Expedition would not stop. I had to drive down a steep hill without the protection of brakes. At the bottom of the hill was a traffic light at an intersection. I could not stop or slow down. I had to turn right going still 30 mph. I could only honk my horn to call the attention of oncoming cars to the fact that I was coming and that I could not stop. After making the right turn, the operator asked me if we were slowing down at all. I replied no and that the Expedition remained at 30 mph and was not slowing down. About one minute after her question, just like that, the car slowed down and stopped. The east peoria police officers (who by this time were on the scene) told me to put the car in park and I did. They drove the Expedition to the side of the street for me. It was the single most terrifying moment of my life. After the incident two separate mechanics from two different businesses concluded that the brakes were fine. My husband has contacted Ford and the local dealership. Both have denied knowing of any such previous incidents (which are clearly documented in this forum). As of today, Ford has taken neither responsibility or action. The dealership has disconnected the cruise control and will keep it next week for a couple of days to run diagnostic testing on it. Complaint by cristina pate, east peoria, IL.

Recall campaign 05v017000 concerning Ford cruise control deactivation switch. Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway next to another vehicle. Both vehicles were totally damaged due to the fire. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined.

While driving consumer smelled a burning odor. Opened the hood and saw heavy smoke. Fire department stated cruise control sensor burned.

Failures occur during cold weather (-10 to 5 f). Vehicle seems to operate normally until warm. Initial episode occurred on Jan 14, 2000. On that date the vehicle traveled 20 miles on an interstate normally using cruise control set to 65 mph. Upon exiting the highway and braking the vehicle maintained 3000 rpm and independently accelerated to 30 mph (without apply gas). This occurred intermittent over the next few days; resolving after the vehicle was garaged over night. On Jan 19, 2000, (after being garaged overnight) the vehicle traveled normally for 8 miles in town; but, independently and rapidly accelerated from 35 mph to greater than 70 mph upon accessing the interstate. The vehicle traveled 20 miles to the dealer without applying the gas and under constant braking to maintain 50 to 65 mph. The dealer service manager indicated that they fixed the problem by reprogramming an "electronic computer module. " the vehicle performed normally until Jan 21, 2000 when it exhibited the same independently acceleration described in the initial incident. The overall feel to these incidence is that the cruise control is on and stuck in an accelerate mode; but the cruise control is either off or turned off in all instances. The vehicle will be returned to the dealer on Jan 24, 2000.

Failures occur during cold weather (-10 to 5 f). Vehicle seems to operate normally until warm. Initial episode occurred on Jan 14, 2000. On that date the vehicle traveled 20 miles on an interstate normally using cruise control set to 65 mph. Upon exiting the highway and braking the vehicle maintained 3000 rpm and independently accelerated to 30 mph (without apply gas). This occurred intermittent over the next few days; resolving after the vehicle was garaged over night. On Jan 19, 2000, (after being garaged overnight) the vehicle traveled normally for 8 miles in town; but, independently and rapidly accelerated from 35 mph to greater than 70 mph upon accessing the interstate. The vehicle traveled 20 miles to the dealer without applying the gas and under constant braking to maintain 50 to 65 mph. The dealer service manager indicated that they fixed the problem by reprogramming an "electronic computer module. " the vehicle performed normally until Jan 21, 2000 when it exhibited the same independently acceleration described in the initial incident. The overall feel to these incidences is that the cruise control is on and stuck in an accelerate mode; but the cruise control is either off or turned off in all instances. The vehicle will be returned to the dealer on Jan 24, 2000.

Ford Expedition 2000 recall for fire the consumer believes the 2000 for Expedition should be recalled for the faulty cruise control switch which may cause fires.

Re ltr rec'd from Ford to have the cruise control disconnected in Ford Expedition. The consumer has not gotten her cruise control disconnected yet because she doesn't feel a great sense of urgency.