Table 1 shows ten common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (98 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (45 problems).
On August 16, 2015, my 1997 Ford f150 truck caught fire in my son's driveway while parked. The fire department was called and came out, however my son managed to put out the fire with a garden hose. One of the firemen said it appears to have started with the cruise control switch. Read details...
1997 Ford f150, had recall 25527072 05s28 performed in March of 2006. The switch installed as part of the recall has failed and brake fluid has leaked from the switched and the harness. It is not apparent that the switch is leaking until the harness connector is removed from the switch. Read details...
The contact stated there is a NHTSA recalls campaigns 05v388000 and 98v007000 regarding the vehicle speed control and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made. Read details...