Cruise Control Problems of Ford Expedition - part 2

My Ford Expedition 2002 was recalled for fire hazard due to the cruise control. I had the repair done at mccoy mills Ford in fullerton CA. And a few weeks later my car burst into flames in my driveway while parked. The car was totaled and now I do not have a car and can not buy any thing comparable for the 12,000 the insurance paid. I believe Ford owes me the difference because I followed the rules and had the car "repaired" by them. What should I do now?.

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2000 Ford exp went up in flames after returning from a trip to the grocery store on 8/16. Was just at repair shop for cruise control not working on 8/14. Told that Ford had a recall and that I needed to take it to a dealership to be repaired. Everything inside the vehicle was destroyed as well as the concrete sidewalk it was parked on.

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My 2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire while parked in my drive way (which is a total loss). The vehicle had not been in use for about a day before it caught on fire. The vehicle was parked so close to the garage door that if I were not out side at the time of the fire I would of probably seen my house burn down as well. The garage door although sustained some damage. After the fire was put out by the fire dept. I was asked if there were any recalls on the vehicle. When the VIN was checked on Ford website it turned out that the vehicle had a recall on the cruise control switch which we were never notified of. Not only were we not notified but no were on their recall did it say of the damage it could cause. I found out by internet research that if it is not replaced it could cause under the hood fire.

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.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. In 2007, the contact received a recall notice regarding the cruise control. The vehicle was repaired at that time. Two years later, the vehicle burst into flames while parked in the driveway. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was caused by an electrical malfunction with the cruise control. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 134,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the cruise control switch was inoperative. Through online research, he found recalls listed for the same year, make, and model of his vehicle, but was unsure if they pertained specifically to his vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

2002 Ford Expedition spontaneously combusted. Last drove 8 hours prior to fire. Dealer disconnected cruise control switch on 11/30/05 (as per recall) and my documentation from dealer shows this service was done. Have never been notified by dealer of new part availability. So what cause the fire? did have a fuse blow about 6 days prior. This is the fuse that includes control of the shift lock. Truck is totaled.

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.

I bought my Ford Expedition (2002) brand new, have always been the registered owner and have never received a recall notice for the vehicle. My Ford Expedition caught fire at our family medical facility (rancho bernardo) after an hour of being off and parked. The medical facility announced a car on fire with description and I ran outside and called 911 but fire department responded as I was still on the phone. Thanks to the lightning speed of rb fire there was no damage to anything except my vehicle. The firefighters on the scene told me that they suspected the cruise control switch. It only burned inside the engine compartment - in front of the driver side. An independent fire investigator determined after completing his investigation that the vehicle fire was due to a faulty cruise control switch and brake fluid had leaked into the electrical circuit that is always on for the cruise control. The vehicle was still declared a total loss by my insurance company due to high repair estimates. On 8/5/2008 my insurance company purchased the vehicle from me for a little over the kbb private party value due to recent vehicle add-ons I provided receipts for. My insurance company waived the deductible. My family (3 people) was down to 1 car for a little over a month and we all work and go to school. On several days I had to get a rental car and did not have insurance to cover these costs and have not been reimbursed for the days I had to rent a car.

My 2003 Ford Expedition burst into flames on Sunday, June 22 at 5am. The truck hadn't been driven since 7pm the previous evening. While the travis county fire marshall is still finishing up the investigation, all signs point to the faulty cruise control module. My car was gutted, it also totaled the car next to it and most of my garage went up in flames! Ford should be required to send out serious recall notices to all owners ASAP! people are dying. . . Read more...

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My 1997 Ford Expedition caught fire in the middle of the night evidently to a faulty cruise control and I never got a notice on it from Ford. I lost my car and if I had parked it into the garage like I normally due my whole family would be dead!.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was a defect recall on the cruise control unit in his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be serviced for the recall repair. After the repair work was performed, the cruise control device did not operate. The contact stated that the cruise control was operating normally prior to the repair. The authorized dealer stated that the cruise control needed to be replaced. The contact was displeased about the additional costs needed for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 29,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that her vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) in 2005. Three years later, the front end of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was completely destroyed. An investigator from the fire department stated that the fire derived from the engine compartment. The contact has pictures of the vehicle after the fire. Two days later, she received another recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer stated that Ford would not be financially responsible. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

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 2000 Ford Expedition. The cruise control failed, and the vehicle was taken the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a problem with the vehicle speed control switch. There is a safety recall 05v388000 - vehicle speed control. The contact was told that the repair had already been made to the vehicle for the previous owner. The current mileage was 110,000, and the failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 5/5/08.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact awakened to find his vehicle engulfed in flames at his residence. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. An investigator from the fire department stated that the fire appeared to have originated from the cruise control, but more conclusive evidence was needed to support that hypothesis. The vehicle was completely destroyed and the contact's home sustained severe property damage in excess of $100,000. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The contact has pictures. The VIN was verified, but appears to be invalid. The current and failure mileages were 160,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. After being parked in the driveway for two and a half hours, the vehicle caught fire in the front passenger side wheel well. Smoke and flames began pouring from under the hood. The contact's home then caught fire and was damaged extensively. The fire marshall believes that the fire was directly related to NHTSA campaign id number 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed and investigative notes are available. The contact has pictures. The purchase date and mileages were unknown. Updated 4/22/08.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that if the recall was from 2005, they would not repair the vehicle. They further stated that the most they could do was deactivate the cruise control. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 160,000.

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Cruise control stuck and the speed would accelerate and there was no way to turn off cruise control or slow down truck.

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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 67 mph with the cruise control activated, it failed to deactivate when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle would not stop. The contact had to shut off the engine in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when he attempted to accelerate from a stop. As of November 14, 2007, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failures. The failure mileage was 11,950 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 12/12/07.

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Our 2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire after sitting in our driveway for approximately 11 hrs.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition. The vehicle caught fire while idling and was completely destroyed. An investigator from fire forensics stated that the fire originated from the cruise control switch. Ford stated that they sent the recall notice to the original owner and could not provide her with any further assistance. A police report was filed. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. She still has possession of the vehicle. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Our 2000 Ford Expedition spontaneously combusted in our driveway after sitting for 2 days. It was determined to be the cruise control switch. I am appalled that congress is so upset at Toyota when Ford knows that 11 million vehicles have these faulty cruise control switches and has done nothing to get Ford to take responsibility. Our house was completely destroyed and my wife and 2 dogs escaped with their lives. The same day in a neighboring community another family's house was burned down by a 2001 Expedition with the same problem. Why are you so critical of a foreign company and so ambivalent to a domestic car company with a history of defects that they do not take responsibility for? these vehicles are still exploding and killing people and yet I do not hear any outrage over this.

The cruise control switch that was under recall caused my 2002 Expedition to catch fire in my driveway. I had gone down when the recall was first announced, but the part was not available and no one ever called me to let me know that the part was available.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Expedition. Last year, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. She had the recall repair performed. One year later, the vehicle caught fire while idling. An inspector from Ford stated that the fire originated from the cruise control switch; however,they would not assume liability because they repaired the vehicle once according to the recall. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 105,000.

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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.

2002 Ford Expedition I purchased 6 days ago caught on fire in my front yard. The vehicle was not running it was just sitting in my yard. I informed the seller when I purchased the vehicle that the cruise control did not work and a few other things were wrong. I was told to bring the vehicle back on the day that it caught on fire. Before I left my house, I was informed by a neighbor that it was on fire. I do have a police report of the incident. Received 12/12/07 . 64200. Updated 12/12/07.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact was dissatisfied that the parts to repair NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) would be unavailable until 2008. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was unable to schedule an appointment to have the repair performed. He has bad knees and cannot disconnect the cruise control. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The insurance investigator stated that a cruise control device caused the failure. There is a recall for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id # 00v422000). The contact felt that his vehicle should be included. As of October 9, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

I left work on Tuesday August the 21st and went to a local restaurant about 4 minutes away for my job. I park the car outside and after just about 5 minutes I see a big smoke come out the engine of my car. The front mirror splashed all inside the car. The the whole engine was on fire for about 20 minutes until the fire department showed up.

The cruise control deactivation switch in my 1997 Expedition shorted out and failed earlier this year, causing my wife to drive without brake lights and further causing the vehicle to become undrivable due to the inability to place the vehicle in gear. I discovered today that this vehicle was subject to a safety recall 05v-388 on this issue in September 2005. I received no notification from Ford on this recall. I called Ford motor company today to check on this recall, and they refused to address the issue or even confirm that my vehicle was involved in the recall. I own two other Ford vehicles that may be subject to the recall, a 1995 f150 and a 1998 crown victoria and I am not able to determine if they are subject to the recall.

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 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked for an hour before it burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was caused by the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign # 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 69,864.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While parked he heard the smoke alarm and noticed there was smoke coming from the vehicle. He later noticed the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire however; the fire destroyed the vehicle, office furniture and personal items. As of August 3, 2007, the cause of the fire has not been determined. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders and mileage information were unavailable. The consumer stated on August 30th a forensics expert determined the cause of the fire to be the cruise control switch. The consumer stated the owner was never notified of the recall on the vehicle. Updated 12/12/07.

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.