Cruise Control problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. While driving 75 mph, the contact activated the cruise control. She began hearing a clicking noise and smelled something burning. He deactivated the cruise control, but the burning smell persisted. The contact did not continue to drive the vehicle. He received a safety recall notice three months ago, but the switch was never disconnected or repaired. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 80,016.

Received recall notice in August 2007 for problems with speed control on 2001 Ford Explorer. Called local Ford dealer, was told no parts shipped from Ford yet, will be December before they get them. Called in Jan 08, still no parts, will be March before they get them, called March 26, 2008 was told no part shipped, will be end of may at the earliest. Ford motor company knew of the problem way before the recall notices were sent out in August 07. Ford would have spent months denying there was a problem and then more time trying to find a work around before finally admitting they had no choice but to follow gov. 't guidelines and do a recall - months if not longer before the letters were sent out. Plenty of time to know how many vehicles were effected and get the parts ordered. It will be a minimum of 1 year since the problem was noticed and letters sent before the parts actually arrive at the dealers for repair of problem. Inexcusable! and the NHTSA should be doing more than ignoring it!.

On Wednesday January 2, 2008 a rollover accident occured on my wifes 2001 Ford Explorer. She was driving home when she set her cruise control to 60 mph. When she hit her brakes to release the cruise control and slow down, the vehicle did not slow down and her cruise control did not release. She was able to get the vehicle slowed down to approximately 40 mph when she came to a t in the road. She was unable to make the turn and the vehicle rolled over with her and 2 young children in the vehicle.

I have a '01 Ford Explorer involved in a safety recall for the cruise control issued in Aug-07, as of today 5-Dec-07) my local dealer still does not have parts and have been told not to expect them until 1st quarter. Unsatisfactory and unacceptable. Is Ford delaying so the expense does not hit them this year? they could show a better profit for 2007 if so. Sounds like manipulating the books to me, at the expense of consumer safety.

My Ford Explorer 2001 had a recall notice last year regarding cruise control. I took my vehicle into bremen Ford in bremen, in to have it disconnected. I was told it would get the part in shortly. This was in November of 2007. In April I received a letter from Ford stating the problem should have been fixed or will be shortly through the summer. As yet, it is going on a year and I have heard absolutely nothing about the parts or getting my truck fixed. What seems to be the problem. I heard there were not enough parts to go around. What does this safe for your company? you should not sent out a notice unless you intend to remedy the problem. How much longer am I supposed to wait?.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice in August of 2007 for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). A month later, he took his vehicle to have the speed control switch deactivated and the dealer informed him that the parts would be unavailable until October. On October 11, 2007, the contact called the dealer and they stated that the parts would remain unavailable until January of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that she received a recall for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id # 07v336000). The dealer disconnected the wiring harness and stated that the parts would be available in December of 2007. The manufacturer stated that the parts would not be available until March of 2008. As of January 3, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 75,000 and there had been no failure to date.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire was contained to the engine compartment and extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was destroyed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. The consumer stated he would like Ford to furnish another vehicle and be reimbursed for rental cars as a result of this incident. The consumer provided pictures, 2 engineers report and 2 letters from Ford regarding the incident. The consumer stated his cruise control stopped working last winter. The brake fluid was low on 2 occassions. Updated 08/01/07.

- the contact stated that while his 2001 Ford Explorer was parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. The fire damaged the entire front end of the vehicle, the electrical wiring, piping and anything that was concerning plastic melted in the vehicle. The fire dpeartment stated that this falure was common with Ford Explorer, that the cruise control switch would get stuck and catch on fire. Contact can provide incident report and pictures. Jrb.

Was driving approximately 50 mph heard a popping noise. Noticed white smoke coming from steering column. No flames appeared. Pulled vehicle over and shut everything down. Contacted police and towed the truck. At the mechanic's shop was informed that the cruise control cable was pinched off and started the electrical fire. No injuries reported.

While the vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The problem may be related to the cruise control as other Ford model vehicles.

Vehicle was parked in the garage for an hour when all of a sudden it caught on fire along with consumer's home. Results showed that there was a short with the cruise control switch under the hood.

Cruise control will not shut off after use by switch nor by taping on brakes. When tapped on brakes to slow vehicle down engine starts to rev up. To slow vehicle down vehicle had to cut engine off/ shift into neutral, and drift to side of road. Contacted dealer, and consumer was taking vehicle into dealership.