35 problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2002 F-150.
I was driving to the office, and approached a red light so I started slowing down. Once I reached 15 mph my 2002 4. 2 l f150 accelerated extremely high. I was applying the brake but the truck was still slowly moving, so with my foot still on the brake I turned into the office parking lot. I tried to put it in park but it was a struggle, I called my daughter outside when I was in the office parking lot, and she told me the rear tires were spinning. When I finally got it in park I turned the truck off. I gave it approximately one minute and turned the truck back on, and it was still accelerating extremely high so I turned the truck back off so it wouldn't damage my engine. After an hour I turned the truck back on, and the truck was back to normal. After doing a bit of research I saw tons of articles with instances similar to mine, so I disconnected the cruise control switch and took it to the nearest shop.
While driving on the highway, I pushed the on button for the cruise control and pushed the set/excel button at 70 mph. After a minute or so I looked down and was going 75 and accelerating. I tapped the break which had no effect. I tapped the break several more time but the truck kept accelerating. I pushed the off button several times while continuing to pump the break. The cruise control finally went off. Several miles down the road I tried to use the cruise control again with the same results. My truck is a 4. 2l v6 and has had the recall taken care of several years ago. This appears to have happened to several other people and could have had a disastrous outcome.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, he attempted to increase speed via the cruise control steering wheel controls. After reaching the target speed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the cruise control failed to deactivate. The contact shut off the vehicle to regain control. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 72,899.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated and suddenly without intent the cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the horn would not sound upon engaging. The authorized dealer was notified and they informed the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). A few years later, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Faulty cruise control shorted out causing fire in the engine compartment and damaging some wires, air filter housing, fuse box, brake master cyclinder, hood strut and hood.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire at his home; destroying the vehicle and the home. The fire department assisted with putting out the fire, but the contact did not receive a report. A recall notice for the vehicle cruise control was received by the contact; stating that if not repaired, the vehicle may catch fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer nor manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and idle when it ignited in flames. The contact was able to extinguish the fire using a water hose. The vehicle was destroyed. Two vehicles that were parked near the contacts vehicle sustained damages from the fire. The police and fire department responded but neither a police of fire report was filed. The fire department stated that the fire was similar to ones they had witnessed that started from the cruise control. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 102,000.
Our 2002 f150 caught fire while parked in the front of our home. After trying to figure out why our truck caught on fire we found online that there was an open recall on the cruise control/brake safety switch recall from Ford. We called fire department after we put out fire and have record that they came to make sure all harm was out of the way.
Ford f150 truck, fire from cruise control switch. The truck has not been driven in over 24 hrs. It caught on fire (under the hood only)in our driveway. We used a water hose to extinguish it quickly. Not sure how many parts have been damaged from fire. Luckily we caught it before any major damage occurred. This switch was replaced 3 weeks ago at a Ford dealer due to last Ford recall. However the last time the truck was driven the cruise control was used.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that in August of 2010 he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs and he was informed by the dealer that there were no failures within the component at that time and repairs were not needed. The contact stated that most recently, the cruise control switch failed. The dealer advised that repairs would not be performed under recall because he had previously received recall repairs. The manufacturer advised that according to their records, the vehicle was repaired August 2010. The contact stated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall and the dealer and manufacturer were refusing to honor the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. His vehicle was parked for over twenty-four hours in the drive-way when the engine caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 167,000. Updated 12/08/09. The consumer did state that he had problems with the cruise control, due to a short and had not used it since. The fire department stated the cause of the fire was the cruise control. Updated 12/10/09.
Mid September 2009 the cruise control on my Ford F-150 truck failed to come on. November 6, 2009 I went to winchester Ford, winchester, va to see if the switch was under recall and told no. I was shown where the cruise control switch is located and told the best thing to do was unplug it if I wasn't going to pay to replace it. I purchased a new switch from the parts room when leaving the Ford garage. On Sunday, 11/8/2009 I unplugged the switch and found everything covered in brake fluid. I plugged the switch back in to stop any fluid from spraying out onto the engine. I will have to find someone to replace the switch because I am physically unable to do the work.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. She opened the hood and noticed flames. She extinguished the flames and stated that the fire originated near the cruise control wires. The manufacturer stated that it would take fifteen days for them to reach a decision regarding how to handle the issue. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to activate the cruise control, it did not work. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking which caused the failure. He was also told that his vehicle was not included in recall 05v388000, vehicle speed control. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. He called the manufacturer and a representative confirmed that the vehicle was not included. The current mileage was approximately 115,730. The failure mileage was approximately approximately 113,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) in 2005. Four years later, while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle speed control spontaneously engaged itself followed by a period of immobility. One week later, when attempting to enter the vehicle, the contact noticed flames erupting from the engine compartment. Within minutes, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and the fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. It has not yet been determined what caused the failure. He called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and is currently waiting for a response. He has copies of the fire report and pictures of the failed incident. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 05/05/09 the consumer believed the fire was a result of the recall. The consumer stated the cruise control switch was mounted to the vehicle brakes system, in which subsequent fires is caused by brake fluid leaking onto the swtich which would ignite. Updated 05/06/09.
2002 Ford F-150 fire result of cruise control switch.
Incident information during the summer, my 2002 Ford f150 had a factory recall for a cruise control problem. I took it to my dealer, and had the recall repair done. On November 16, 2008 I was driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated. Traffic slowed in front of me so I tried to deactivate the cruise control. It did not deactivate when I pressed the brake, so I pushed the off switch. The light indicating it was on went out, but the cruise control did not deactivate. I had to literally stand on the brake pedal to slow down, (narrowly averting a crash) and stayed on it until I was down to about 35 mph. Coming to a turn-off, I was able to pull off at 35-mph, and turn the key off. Upon restarting the engine, it still raced to a high rpm. I had to pull the fuse in order to drive home. I called my dealer, and was told it would cost $65 to have the problem diagnosed. I refused, and called Ford motors. I was told there that if the problem is the same as the recall, there would be no charge. If it was any other problem, there would be a $65 charge. I feel that this is a recurrence of the safety problem previously encountered and that thousands could be at risk. Signed.
My Ford 2002 f 150 supercrew caught fire and burned in my drive way it had not been driven in 24 hours.
Ford's recall about cruise control fires has been on cnn three times in the last few years. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer each time when the first two recalls came out. Each time I was told by the Ford dealer that they did not have the necessary parts to make the repair. I asked them to call me when the parts came in. I phoned phil white Ford on several occasions after that and was always told they still did not have the parts. Now I have a new Ford, same recall. It appears they are still using the defective cruise control part that have been used for the past 6 or so years.
11/21/07 took 2002 Ford f150 to meineke complaint of cruise control not working. Was told it would be $80 to diagnose the problem didn't have the money at the time so I drove home. 11/28/07 6:55 a. M. Awoke to neighbors beating on door because F-150 was on fire witness said saw fire dripping from the front drivers side under the hood. 11/28/07 fire department advised of recall for exact same thing F-150 engine fires. 11/28/07 contacted insurance company to find out it only covered the vehicle and the loan company. Thank god I never got into an accident. There was no property damage or liability on the vehicle the loan company placed it on there and I canceled my other because I thought it was cheaper insurance. 11/28/07 searched internet found over two thousand cases of same exact thing people awake to vehicle fires due to faulty cruise control switch. All pictures matched my truck exactly with the burn pattern,having the most intense heat on the front drivers side. Also burnt my 1997 expedition on fire. 11/29/07 fireside and Ford came to investigate , paul a representative for both confirmed that it was in fact due to this faulty switch. 11/29/07 filed a claim with Ford they are unable to help it is a legal matter but logged my complaint. 11/30/07 went to power Ford by my house and asked for help greg mau, manager says "there is an active recall for your vehicle", "Ford needs to step up to the plate and help you out" "hire an attorney" "I'm sorry I can't help you". 11/30/07 let Ford know that I need to move my expedition ,that is pinned in the car port by the F-150,because I need a vehicle to drive . I am advised that I am not allowed to move the vehicle in case of a further investigation. 11/30/07 contacted the bbb filed a complaint. 11/30/07 contacted the news fox 10 arizona asking them for help to make Ford accept responsibility.
Truck was driven to work and after about 30 minutes the truck was on fire. The truck from engine to cab was on fire. The fire burned the engine, the hood melted off, the tires melted, some windows were gone,and the fabric off the seats were burned off. The fire investigator said it was a mechanical failure and he knew there was a recall on the cruise control mechanism. Truck was a total loss. I never received recall notice.
F150 Ford pick-up started on fire in attached garage. Totaled pick-up truck and did extensive damage to garage and smoke damage to home.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The vehicle was parked in the garage for 6 hours when the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire may be related to recall #05v388000. The manufacturer was notified four times and has not responded. The current and failure mileage were 77,000.
2002 Ford f150 supercab burned up in my driveway at 5 am in the morning. The vehicle had not been driven for a day and a half. We were woken up by the car alarm and two loud bangs. The truck was fully engulfed and was on fire next to the house and fence and 2 other cars. Thank goodness the truck wasn't in the garage or parked forward in the driveway. The fence was destroyed and the two vans damaged by flames. The truck was a total loss. Fire department stated that it was a faulty cruise control device. Not driven for almost two days and the cruise control almost killed my family??? now we are out thousands even with insurance covering part of the loss. Nothing would have replaced the lives of my family had the house gone up. Ford knows this problem is a ticking time bomb and makes very little effort to save lives.
I recently responded to have the recall for the cruise control on my 2002 F-150 completed. Since then, my cruise control has failed to work and when I hit the "on" button and the "coast" button at the same time, my horn will blow. The dealer has informed me that there is an $89 diagnostic fee for something that has never worked since this " factory fix". It had worked up until I drove it in that day.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to accelerate. The contact has had issues with the cruise control ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
I activated the cruise control on my 2002 Ford F-150 supercrew on March 21, 2006. I bought the vehicle new off the lot in 2002 and had used the cruise control no more than 5 times in 4 years. When I attempted to disengage the cruise control, the cruise indicator disabled, but the cruise control did not. My vehicle proceeded without my foot on the accelerator (at 75 mph). The brakes didn't not deactivate the cruise control either. I put the vehicle in "neutral" and pulled to the side of the road while the vehicle was still trying to accelerate. The cruise control cable was stuck on full throttle. Ford took the cable out and proceeded to tell me that was a common occurrence. --problem-- while I attempt to "brake" and my vehicle attempts to "accel", the vehicle isn't slowing down. Ford said that because I didn't use my cruise control regularly, that is the reason it got stuck!!! ?? why should it matter if I use the cruise regularly, it shouldn't try to kill me when I decide to use it???.
: the contact stated when the cruise control was activated the vehicle accelerated beyond the set speed. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and coasted while attempting to turn off the cruise control switch. After numerous attempts the cruise control was deactivated, and the cruise control light intermittently illuminated. Prior to the incident the contact received NHTSA recall 05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. However, the recall work was not performed. The recall remedy advisor urged the contact to have the vehicle speed control deactivation switch disconnected or replaced. The contact believed the recall remedy should also include replacement of the master cylinder.
On sept 22,2005 my 2002 Ford f150 burst into flames in my carport while I was sleeping. My daughter came home and woke me just in time to get out of the house before the entire house burned. I received the recall notice just a few days after the fire. The fire was witnessed to start in my truck. The truck was so severely burned that several investigators reported this was typical of what they where experiencing with Ford fires although Ford's investigators reported the cruise switch was properly functioning according to an x-ray of the part. How the part could be found is a mystery since the truck was so damaged. Ford is not taking responsibility for anything. We lost everything we owned.
I was advised by Ford in September 2005 that my 2002 F-150 truck was involved in the speed control deactivation switch recall and instructed to report to my dealer for assistance which I did. My cruise control was disabled (wire cut) by the dealer and told that the replacement part would be available by November 2005. It is now January 2006 and the dealer reports that they don't know when the replacement part will be availabe (Ford says it may be February). My complaint is that I am suffering a loss of use benifit from Ford's defective equipment for five (5) months and counting and this is not fair or right!.
The contacts states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v388 on concerning the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at the local dealership. He tried to contact the manufacturer to no avail. Updated 1/11/2006. It has been three months and the part still isn't available.
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. The parts needed for repairs were not available at the local dealership. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts were not available. Updated 12/27/05.
2002 Ford f150. The vehicle was sitting in the driveway for approximately 20-30 minutes when it caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was not inspected to see why it happened. The fire and police departments responded, and a fire and police reports were taken. There was nothing wrong with the vehicle prior to this, and the vehicle had not been serviced recently. There was property damage to the house, the vinyl siding melted and came off the house.
I have a 2002 Ford F-150 supercrew pickup. There have been recorded incedents of failure of the speed control switches causing fire of the vehicle and adjoining property. On incident that occured in corpu christi, TX is well documented and that fire was in 2003 involving a 2002 supercrew. I called the Ford dealer about having the switch replaced and to my shock/surprise, 2002 supercrews are not on the recall list. The switch is $15. 00 and I could buy one, but I'm on total disability and cant replace it myself. I would like for you to put the heat under Ford to include 2002 supercrews on the recall list. I did disable the switch, but it makes it worthless using the speed control. Thanks!.
2002 Ford f150 caught on fire while parked. ** answer required***. Two vehicles were parked in the car port. The fire may have been due to a defective cruise control switch. Model/lariat.