Two problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When it was below freezing vehicle revved up to 6000 rpm. Vehicle had been to the dealer three times. Dealer changed the throttle body, idle control valve, and the throttle cable. Dealer also disconnected the cruise control and consumer hasn't experienced surging on the vehicle.
Approximately 6:45 p. M. Est on June 14, 2001 I was traveling at 58 mph when I deployed the cruise control. I proceeded for about 4 miles when I went to disengage the cruise control. I applied the brakes but it would not disengage. I shut off the cruise control switch and it still would not come out of cruise control. After riding the brakes for a couple of miles I managed to get off an exit off of route 1 in chester county, PA. , pulled the truck over to the shoulder and, put it in neutral and quickly turned off the ignition. Much smoke came out from under the hood because the brakes were overheated. I pulled the fuse and restared the vehicle. It rev'd to "red" line". I quickly turned off the ignition. Had truck towed to faulkner Ford in chadds Ford, PA. They found the cruise control cable pressed against the throttle. I asked if there was a recall on this. The response was "no, it was a fluke. It happened to be you. " I am lucky to be alive after this harrowing experience. I am not pleased with how this dealership handled this incident.