Cruise Control problems of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Fuses blowing as soon as put in box. Smoke coming from cruise control switch.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that vehicle caught on fire while parked. Prior to the fire, she noticed a burning smell when she activated the cruise control function. The fire department was notified of the failure and was called to extinguish the fire. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 200,000. A police report was not filed.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the cruise control switch caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department and a fire report was filed. The fire department advised that the origin of the fire was the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was completely destroyed and would be towed by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Ford truck fires. . Ford Expedition fire due to defective cruise control switch.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the brake lights would illuminate without warning and the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). Since repairs, the contact stated the engine would exhibit an unusually high increase in rpms when utilizing the cruise control. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or a diagnostic of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 147,349.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The cruise control on the vehicle was inoperative. A fuse and the brake lights on the vehicle were replaced. Two weeks after the repair, and while the vehicle was parked for fifteen minutes, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire spread quickly and caused a nearby vehicle to also catch on fire. Both vehicles were destroyed. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there was an open recall on the vehicle (see NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000). They stated that they would further investigate the failure. The failure and current mileages were 175,000. Updated 01/08/10 updated 01/12/10.

My 2001 Ford Expedition recently suffered a total loss engine fire -- according to the fire department's investigation, it was likely caused by a cruise control problem/malfunction that was due to faulty manufacturing by the Ford motor company. The vehicle was turned-off and parked in the parking lot at my office at eglin air force base, florida when the fire started. After the fire, I learned that there was a recall for my Ford truck because of this exact problem -- as a 20-year active duty military veteran, I was never notified by Ford about this potential hazard. I thank god that this didn't occur in my garage where the truck was always parked -- my garage sits directly below the bedroom where my two young boys sleep. My Expedition, which I bought new in 2001, was a total loss. It was in excellent condition until the day of the fire -- I reported the fire to my insurance company, usaa. Unfortunately, Ford has not provided any assistance or support after this horrible and life-threatening incident.

My Ford Expedition 2001 is stuck in park position and the interior roof lights are dead along with everything else riding on that circuit. I called the dealer and they advise it's a defective brake release switch. I replaced the switch and that did not resolve my problem as the 5a fuse keeps popping. According to internet sources, other customers had this problem and it's affiliated with a Ford recall # 05v380000 (vehicle speed control). I took the vehicle to the dealer this morning they replace the faulty component as instructed by the recall notice; however, the problem still exist. Further investigation pointed out that now, the cruise control servo and plug is what is causing the short in the electrical system. When I received the recall notice a few years ago the dealer the dealers resolution was to disconnect the working cruise control and now it become problematic perhaps from having an exposed plug creating a fire hazard. Ford motor company refuses to pay for the related damages resulting in a short in the electrical system thus resulting in a potential creating a fire hazard. The technician mentioned the switch was leaking and it appears my vehicle was about to catch on fire. Now they insist I should come out of pocket to pay over $850 to clean up the mess resulting from their design flaw and current recall. I called Fords consumer relation & customer service line 800-392-3673, note reference # 0342422649 and spoke with representatives emily, andrea and two supervisors barbara and joel. The dealer in this case mullinax Ford also called to inform them of the relative concerns to seek authorization for repair and we were both declined. This is highly disappointing and unfair to the consumer, my check was good when I purchase the vehicle and all I ask is that they stand behind the product and accept ownership. My wife and two small children ride in this vehicle daily it just disgust me how they can hide behind the phone and claim no ownership.

My 2001 Ford Expedition erupted in flames at 3 am on may 29th, 2009. It had been parked for 12 hours in my driveway. I was never notified by Ford about a recall, nor did my local dealership who serviced my Expedition warn me of a recall. After arson and explosive detectives and departments examined my vehicle it was found to be a faulty cruise control switch. The vehicle was a total loss and only liability coverage was in effect.

My 2001 Ford Expedition caught fire due to the cruise control and burned our house to a total loss and all of out other automobiles were burned to a total loss also we lost everything.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact received a safety recall notice in 2003 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He has received five notices since that time and has been to five different Ford dealers. The dealers continue to state that the parts are unavailable. The contact's most recent attempt to have the vehicle repaired was on April 1, 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 166,175.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact woke up to find her vehicle completely destroyed. The vehicle had apparently caught fire without warning. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer stated that she should receive a recall notice in the mail, but they failed to provide any assistance regarding the fire. A fire report was filed. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 109,000.

Cruise control switch in 2001 Ford Expedition caused SUV to catch on fire after sitting parked for 2 hours in a hospital parking lot.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that her vehicle caught fire after being parked in the driveway for four hours. The fire spread to her house. The insurance investigator stated that the fire was caused by the cruise control. The contact's sister was hospitalized for four days due to chronic coughing caused by the smoke. A hospital note is available if needed. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition with a current odometer reading of 122,000 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and caught on fire. The contact came out and witnessed the vehicle smoking, and as they put out the fire, the contact saw that the fire came from the master cylinder cruise control area under the hood. Later in the day the vehicle started to smoke again, an the contact had the fuse for the cruise control removed, which stopped the vehicle from smoking. The contact found that there was recall 05v388000, but she never received any recall notification.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was parked next to the house, the fire department called and stated that the house was on fire. The fire originated in the vehicle. A fire report was filed. An investigator from his home owner's insurance company stated that the fire was caused by the cruise control switch. The contact never received a recall notice. The fire damaged the house. He notified the manufacturer, but they have not provided any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.

: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own while approaching a traffic light traveling 5-10 mph. The cruise control was not activated at the time. The vehicle continued to accelerate while stopped at the light. In order to stop the acceleration the contact put the vehicle in the park position. The vehicle continued to drive normally after pulling out from the light; however the problem reoccurred. This has gotten progressively worse over the last two â½ weeks. The dealership has been informed and determined there was a recall on the vehicle speed control; however concluded this specific problem was not one of the characteristics of that recall. The NHTSA recall number 05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. He spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts were not available.

(1)wouldn't shift out of park, due to blowing fuses; had to constantly replace #15 fuse-took to a Ford dealer in spartanburg, SC and in myrtle beach, SC, where the problem was not resolved at either place (2)speed control deactivation control device caught on fire, burning components around it (3)vehicle was towed to local Ford dealership; replaced master cylinder, pig tail, brake pres. Switch, abs cont. Unit.

The cruise control went out, the membrane broke. The brake fluid filled the servo of the cruise control. It was from the broken membrane on the cruise control switch. Deactivation switch was leaking, cruise control servo was full of fluid. That was the statement from the invoice. The consumer noticed the cruise control stopped working, last week. The Ford was called, and they told consumer to check the deactivation switch. At that point, the consumer noticed the deactivation switch was full of fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the part was on back order. The deactivation switch was changed, and the cruise control will not work until the servo was installed. The vehicle was 2001 Ford Expedition. It was costing the consumer $516 to fix this $21 part.

No failure at this time, however we are concerned about the safety of the vehicle given the serious nature of the fire hazard (cruise control).

The vehicle completely burned due to a fire that originated from the fuse of the master cruise control modulator area of master brake cylinder. This make/model is under investigation by cpsc for a mnufactirer defect of the cruise control system.

Vehicle was parked for over 38 hours. At 2:30 am on Monday April 4, 2005 owner was awakened by a neighbor informing her that vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was also notified. Later, the owner contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that this vehicle not included in the recall for the speed control cruise control deactivation switch due to VIN.

The contact stated her vehicle caught on fire while parked in driveway. There was no prior warning to the fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership told her that this vehicle was included in NHTSA recall 05v388000 for the cruise control. When she contacted the manufacturer ,she was told that vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

While parked in the garage vehicle caught on fire. The fire department stated source of the fire was cruise control switch. As a result, the vehicle was considered a total loss.

2001 Ford Expedition cruise control caught on fire. While driving the consumer smelled smoke. The consumer exited the vehicle, checked under the hood and noticed flames. The consumer extinguished the fire which was located at the cruise control. The cruise control had stopped working a few weeks prior to the fire.

2001 Ford Expedition fire resulting from speed control deactivation switch of the cruise control components.

Recall campaign for Ford cruise control deactivation. The consumer waned to know if the 2001 Ford Expedition vehicles would be recalled, because he knew at least 2 had caught on fire. The consumer did not state that one of the vehicles was his. Recall305v017000.

Consumer's vehicle was a part of the recall for Ford Expedition fires. However, he was told that he would have to wait for sometime before the repairs could be done. Consumer feels as thought this is not unacceptable.

Ford Expedition 2001 caught on fire while parked, ref. ,odi number 10115928. The fire was possibly due to a faulty cruise control deactivation switch.

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

After traveling approximately 10 miles we parked our 2001 Expedition in the car port and went to bed. Approximately one hour we woke up with our house on fire at the west end where the car port is located. Investigators and fire inspectors determined the fire originated from the Expedition but due to the extent of damage could not determine the exact location the fire started other than in the engine compartment. The fire resulted in a total loss of the vehicle, house, belongings, and severe burn to one family members arm and extensive damage to another vehicle parked close by. The Ford part number for recently recalled cruise control switches is the same as the one on my Expedition and was changed for the 2002 models.