Cruise Control problems of the 1998 Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated at 62 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 mph. The contact had to turn the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) and that they were unable to inspect the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle had been sitting idle for approximately eight hours when it caught on fire. The fire department investigated and concluded that the fire was caused by a faulty wiring harness. A fire report was available. The contact stated that there was no warning or any type of burning odor from the vehicle prior to the fire. The fire department advised the contact that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) due to the cruise control deactivation switch failing. The vehicle was not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact did not confirm if the recall pertained to her specific VIN. The failure and current mileage was 117,000.

On Friday 1/23/09 and around 3pm it was reported to me that my vehicle was in fire. There was a small fire in the back right area if you are standing directly in front of the car, which appeared to be caused by the cruise control module. The fire was put out w/ damage to the wiring in the area and destroyed the brake fluid canister. I called Ford customer service to report this issue and was informed I would hear something within 15 business days via mail. In late 2005 or early 2006 I brought the 1998 F-150 to sawgrass Ford in sunrise, FL to have the cruise control recall looked at. At that time I was told my vehicle was fine and they would call once the replacement parts were in stock. I never received a call and unfortunately I never thought anything of it again. When I spoke with Ford customer service about the fire they found no record that the vehicle was brought in for the recall inspection.

I woke up to a whooshing sound and immediately heard banging on my door with my neighbor screaming that my Ford f150 was on fire. According to the fire chief, the fire started in the engine compartment. Our cruise control was not working prior to this fire. This may have been the cause of the fire. The vehicle is now melted to my driveway and we have some damage to our home.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The dealer stated that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. They also stated that they would call the contact when the parts arrived and there was no need to disconnect the speed control in the interim. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 89,365.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in March of 2008. The dealer stated that they had not received any parts in over a year from Ford to repair the recall. They further stated that Ford did not inform them when the parts would arrive. The dealer disconnected the cruise control to prevent any potential fires. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The vehicle began smoking underneath the hood while parked. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that flames were present. He attempted to extinguish the fire with a hose. When the police and fire departments arrived, they finished extinguishing the fire. The fire department stated that the cruise control caused the failure. A fire and police report was filed. The contact called the local dealer and they asked for the VIN. The dealer then confirmed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle would not start and was towed to the dealer for repair. The contact never received a recall notice. The dealer does not want to repair the vehicle for free due to the recall; however, they offered to deactivate the cruise control switch. The dealer stated that they sent notifications, but the contact never responded. The fire damaged the front end of the vehicle near the cruise control and fuse boxes. There was also property damage to the driveway, where the vehicle was parked at the time. The current and failure mileages were 176,000.

We own a 1998 Ford F-150 that we bought used for my son. Monday he called me from indiana where he is working and said his truck started on fire. The fireman told him about the recall, we never received a notice on this recall. No one wants to touch the truck or give us an estimate because of the Ford recall. He has the expense of a rental CA. How do I handle this issue.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While parked in the driveway the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The contact believed the fire was caused by the cruise control which ignited separately. There may be a recall but the contactwas unfamiliar of what the consequences were if the recallwas not repaired. The necessary parts were on back order from the dealer at the time of failure. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.

-the contact stated that1998 Ford F-150 caught on fire and was destroyed. The vehicle was parked for 6 hours prior to the fire. The fire department stated in a written report that the fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side. The contact received a NHTSA recall #05v388000 concerning the cruise control switch prior to the fire. The contact took vehicle to dealer regarding the recall in decemberb 2005 ,and they stated to come back in February 2006 when the part would be available. The contact never went back because he didn't have the time.

: the contact stated while returning to the parked vehicle, a fire was noticed coming from the engine bay. The fire was extinguished at the service station where the vehicle's gas was filled. The contact received a recall letter # 05v388000 but the repairs were not made. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the cruise control was the source of the fire. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealership who refused to cover the required repairs. The contact expressed concern because the manufacturer did not honor the damages caused by the fire. Updated 11/20/06.

Ford 150 had been sitting idle all day, last driven at 9 a. M. To go to grocery store. At approx. 5:15 p. M. On 10/14/06, a neighbor knocked on door and asked if that was my truck on fire. Person walking down street said he looked over and saw smoke coming out from under hood. By time I got outside to truck, flames were coming out of the hood. Fire department was called and fire extinguished. Entire engine, tires, windshield completely destroyed. Car towed to salvage yard. Fire dept. Informed me that Ford had issued a recall for some f150's and suggested I look to see if the model had been recalled. Ford website indicates that my VIN# is a recall. Ford closed at time of incident. Also, Ford closed on Sunday. Ford will be contacted Monday morning 10/16/06.

1998 Ford F-150; fire under the hood. Truck was parked in my driveway with the ignition turned off. Fire started on the drivers side next to the firewall area. I received a recall notice on the cruise control sensor, but it said parts were not available to repair until after February 2006. Fire marshall of cypress creek volunteer fire dept was at the seen and wrote a report.

: the contact stated although the vehicle displayed no problems, a recall notice was received. There is a NHTSA recall, #05v388000 on the vehicle regarding the cruise control switch. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v3880000. Concerning cruise control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The contact has not spoken to the manufacturer, just t to he dealership.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v017000 concerning the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts are not available .

The consumer stated that the 1998 Ford F-150 caught on fire and burned. This happened on September 27, 2005. The vehicle was parked in the garage and had been turned off for around six hours. The cruise control had not been used the day of the fire. There were no malfunctions on the truck. Everything was in working order. The consumer was awakened by a neighbor who spotted that the garage was on fire. The fire department was called to put out the fire. The fire consumed the garage, the truck and another vehicle. The garage and the vehicle were completely destroyed. There were no injuries to report. There was a fire investigator on hand to examine the cause of the fire. The investigator stated that the fire started under the hood of the truck. This was before the consumer received NHTSA recall 05v170000 concerning the scds on September 30, 2005. The consumer contacted the insurance company, and the insurance company dealt with Ford, who told the insurance agent that someone would come and examined the remains. They would have to leave the scene undisturbed, and it may be a month or so before they would even come and check. Ford told the insurance agent to pay the consumer, and Ford would deal with the insurance company later. There was an insurance and a fire department report available to any investigator. Updated 12/07/05.

Ford dealerships in raleigh nc area are refusing to repair 1998 f150 under speed control recall.

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

The contact states there is NHTSA recall 05v170000 concerning cruise control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts are not available at this time.

The brake pressure switch which was over the master cylinder on a 1998 Ford f150 caught on fire. This, in turn, caused the brake fluid reservoir to catch on fire. It burnt two fuses and under the wheel well. This happened while the vehicle was off, and it was at the mechanic. Vehicle caught on fire after sitting for a week. The mechanic had changed the motor approximately two weeks ago. The mechanic was able to put the fire out. The mechanic was the one who determined that cruise control switch caused the fire. The vehicle had already been fixed. This occurred on July 21, 2005.

Prior to the fire took a trip and the cruise control stopped working. Ford F-150 caught on fire at 12:50 am 7/5/05 in the morning. It had been sitting turned off for 12 hours, and there was an explosion. Vehicle was paid off 2 months ago, another was a recall. Some of vinyl siding melted, resulting in $2500. 00 damage. There was also black residue on the carpet inside the house.

I was at the store shopping and walked back to my truck and it was giving off a very stong electrical smell. I started the truck and could not take it out of park. I turned it off and looked under the hood. The sensor attached to the master cylinder was burnt to a crisp and the electrical connector was melted. I found out this is being recalled on 2000 and 2001 Ford F-150's. This recall is the same part that is on my truck. I own a 1998 and not a 2000 or 2001. I feel this will happen to any F-150 regardless of the year since they have the same exact part that is being recalled. This is a very bad problem that you should recall all vehicles that have these faulty parts on them.

I have a 1998 Ford F-150. The vehicle would not come out of park while in my driveway. I examined the Ford owners manual and it advised how to get the vehicle out of park and to check the fuse to the brake lights. The brake lights were not working and I replaced the fuse as instructed and started the vehicle. Immediately I could see smoke coming from the engine compartment. I observed the cruise control switch which plugs into the master cylinder was on fire. I pulled the wire from the melted switch and the fire went out. No action has been taken as Ford says my vehicle is not under recall. No damage other than the switch and wiring, I was lucky.

Caller was concerned about cruise control fires. Caller said cruise control went out, and brake fluid was in wiring. Caller has disconnected cruise control. Dealer or manufacturer were not contacted.

1998 Ford F-150 caught fire in the engine compartment while the vehicle was parked for 2 to 3 hours. Only information that caller has is a recall on the cruise control switches on later models. Did contact Ford motor company, and was told that there nothing to be done. Lost all the things inside the cab of truck, loss was estimated between $1,200 - $1,500. Fire department filed a report.

My 1989 F-150 truck caught on fire at approximately 9:30 pm, outside my house. The truck was unattended. The fire was extinguished approximately 2-4 minutes after ignition. Damage was limited to driver's side, within 15" - 20" inches of the brake master cylinder. The brake fluid was apparently the fuel for the flames that burned plastic components. Because the fire was spotted and extinguished quickly, this may be of interest to your organization. Ford VIN 1ftzx1720wnb34258.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact received a Ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in 2005. He called the dealer on numerous occasions to have the vehicle repaired and they stated that the parts were unavailable. The cruise control switch was disconnected because the dealer did not know when the parts would arrive. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 100,000.

My 1998 Ford F-150 has a problem with the cruise control. The cruise control worked when I purchased the vehicle, but does not work now for no apparent reason. I believe there is a short in the truck's cruise control wiring, which I read the NHTSA is investigating in Ford trucks. My VIN is 1ftzx1768wnc22669.

Vehicle was being driven when all sudden the engine caught fire on its own. Results showed that there was a short within the cruise control switch. . . . . .

The consumer parked the vehicle around 5:00pm and around 8:00pm he was alerted that there was a fire. The fire was coming from the engine compartment on the drivers side. The fire was more towards the rear of the engine compartment. Prior to the fire on 12/1/04 the cruise control stopped working. The only other problem was that a fuse blew that kept the consumer from getting the vehicle out of park. The fuse was replaced. No aftermarket equipment that was electrical. No structure involved. Have photos that will be e-mailed to bruce york. Insured by farm bureau insurance ploicy #ap4818406 731-285-1275 randy brooks.

When driving with the cruise control engaged excessive heat comes from the buttons. The cause has yet to be determined. The consumer is concerned that the cruise control compartment will over heat and the vehicle will catch fire. Please provide additional information.

Cruise control switch caused truck to catch fire.

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

Consumer stated this vehicle had the same problem as stated in recall campaign 05v017000 concerning cruise control deactivation switch fire.