general problems of the 2002 Ford F-150 - part 1

Systems failed. Recalls incomplete.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to pass a slower vehicle, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal suddenly extended to the floorboard causing the vehicle to immediately accelerate faster than intended. During the failure the speed increased to over 75 mph before the contact shifted the transmission into neutral and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure on two other occasions and the cruise control feature was never activated during the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.

I was driving and the speed would go up to 90 mph, the truck was not going the speed in reality. Then the rpm's would go up really high, I stopped the truck put it in park and back in drive tried to drive off. The truck then would not go over 30 mph and the gas peddle was all the way down trying to go, the engine started smoking and when I pulled over opened the hood it was smoking from the driver side upper corner of the truck. After having a mechanic look at it, he said the break pressure switch needed to be replaced because it's a hot wire and it's leaking. After checking the Ford VIN check it didn't say my truck was apart of the recall but they year and make and model is. I'm confused and at this point don't want to put my children in a fire ball like that if it catches on fire. . .

Car was on the highway doing 65 mph. When I took my foot off the accelerator, the car continued to accelerate on its own. When I applied the brakes I was able to slow it down and control the car. When I got off the exit ramp and tried to bring the car to a stop, the engine was running at high rpms and I couldn't completely stop car until I rear ended another vehicle. I've tried to start the car after that, but the engine immediately starts racing as if I have my foot pressed on all the way down on the gas.

This is follow up assessment to my 9/22/2019 claim # 11257244 - where I found myself in a very dangerous vehicle run away situation that resulted in a rear end accident with another vehicle. My mechanic's first observation when turn ignition key, the engine raced at full throttle out of control. After quickly shutting down engine the symptoms lead my mechanic to test the idle air control valve. Having never seen this dangerous symptom from a bad iacv, he continued to do further test on the iacv only to determine the part was indeed defective. After diagnosing the problem, the defective iacv part was quickly replaced. The engine is now running good again. If you need to contact my mechanic: dugan auto service, narvon PA - doug miller 464-798-8097.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that an explosion occurred under the hood and the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle only had liability coverage; therefore, the failure was not covered by the insurance company. The vehicle was taken to metro Ford inc (2860 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (816) 254-9800), but they could not assist. The dealer suggested having an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control), which could have caused the fire. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Tl the contact owned a 2002 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked in front of the contact's house, it caught fire without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The fire was not heat related. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 150,000.

The recall ie an inline fuse on speed control deactivation switch did not work it just caught on fire and ruined my master cylinder and brake system. It wont hold brake fluid now because the switch melted into it. Ford says OH well recalls been done.

Got home from work parked my vehicle in my carport available space in my apartment. Turn off the truck completely, nothing left on or anything suspicious to cause a incident. When to my apartment unit took a shower and not more than 20-30mins was alarmed that my vehicle was caught on fire. I immediately ran outside to the carport saw the engine on fire, tried to stop it with anything that I could find (water holes) or extinguisher. My neighbors called 911 as I saw the flames getting higher and stronger the fire moved into my daughters vehicle which was parked next to our other carport space and caught on fire as well. Overall, there are two vehicles completely destroyed. There was also two other vehicles involved that have some burning damages. As well as property damages into our available parking spaces. Some windows from the lower apartments were cracked. My vehicle was parked into my parking port, not in motion but turned off completely.

Seed contral.

Two issues: 1] both rear doors in the extended cab (swing counterclockwise) door latches jammed preventing exiting or entry. If egress was needed quickly, it was not there. The cost to repair each was about $450. (locked up while driving) 2]speed control does not work - Ford says it is a malfunctioning control that cost about $500 to replace. (when vehicle is in operation).

I parked the vehicle and 20 minutes later discovered the vehicle on fire. Further investigation revealed that master cylinder was totally engulfed in flame. The fire damaged the wire harness, air filter, fuse box and completely melted the cylinder.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle burst into flames after the alarm sounded. The contact personally extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and not operating when it caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact indicated that the vehicle was destroyed and only the bed of vehicle remained. No additional information was available regarding the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied, it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Prior to the failure, there was a brake fluid leakage. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The contact experienced the similar consequence as mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

There was a recall for the cruse control, it was replaced by Ford, because it could cause a fire, the new one worked for about a year and stop working, never work after that. 2nd item is rear window and drivers passanger window leak rain water inside the cab, leaks everytime it rains in motion or stationary.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing from of residential garage, sparks and smoke started to emit from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the failure stopped once the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 142,000.

I am reporting this incident as the person who's car was affected by the fire. I parked my car next to a 2002 Ford f150, and after being home for about an hour and a half, a police officer came to my door and told me that my car (vw jetta) was involved in a car fire. Apparently the f150 caught fire and burned my car, a bush, and another car. The fire marshal on scene explained to me that Ford had a recall on multiple vehicles that had this problem. The f150 in question is totaled and has to be towed off the property. I have since come inside and found the switchfires. Com website, and clicked on the link provided below, which in turn has led to giving in my info, and discussing my dilemma.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150 super-crew. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) was performed approximately two years ago but the repair did not correct the failure. While he inspected the vehicle he found the speed control deactivation switches were not replaced. The deactivation switch was leaking fluid abnormally. The manufacturer would not assist with the repair. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 134,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood while the vehicle was parked. The fire department was called to assist and a fire report was filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire but the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was previously included in the recall that could potentially result in a fire under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) yet the vehicle was repaired. The insurance company advised that the fire was caused by the brake fluid which came in contact with a wire from the control module. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they could not provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

My 2002 f150 catch on fire today. The fire seems to have come from the brake master cylinder area.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while exiting a parkway to get on the highway while driving 55 mph he applied the brakes to yield and the vehicle accelerated without driver intent. He was forced to drive the vehicle on a sidewalk in order to get out of traffic which caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. He tried to put the vehicle in neutral but it went into reverse instead. The vehicle accelerated on it's own in reverse and crossed a six lane highway before crashing into a light pole, which finally stopped the vehicle from accelerating. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a storage lot. The state police responded to the scene and filed a report which is available. The vehicle was not repaired. Ford was contacted and could not offer assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,200. Updated 11/22/10 updated 11/23/jb.

Ford f150 had a recalled back in 2005 with the speed control were the deactivation switch may overheat, smoke or burn. Was instructed to take to dealer to disconnect until parts come in was notified on new parts were available which were install. Aug 21 2010 the brake pressure switch started leaking and running from my master cylinder brake pressure switch. This was part of the problem from the vehicle speed control switch part that was leaking. Could not buy part from auto part store.

2002 Ford f150 burned down.

Per our cause and origin investigator the cause of loss to this vehicle was directly related to recall # 05s28. Harleysville insurance has paid our insured for the 2002 Ford f150 as it was deemed a total burn.

01/22/09 I park my 2002 f150 at work at about 4:00pm. About 04:40pm the fire alarm sounded. My truck wes on fire, I had just park it! the fire man said it was on the recall list for fire's.

Vehicle was parked in my driveway and caught fire. The fire ignited my other vehicle that was parked next to it and also caused damages to my home. Both vehicles were a total loss.

My Ford F-150 got on fire because Ford failed to send me a recall letter. I only received a letter in March/08 telling me that the parts to be replaced would be available on may/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. After the vehicle had been parked for seven or eight hours, it caught fire. The fire inspector stated that the fire originated from the vehicle speed control. The contact stated that he never received a safety recall notice. A fire report was filed. The contact has pictures. The current and failure mileages were 168,000.

On the night of June 16th 2008 just before midnite, I heard an explosion then car horn blaring. I looked outside and saw my 2002 Ford F-150 on fire. Flames were shooting out from the engine through the hole from the explosion on the drivers side. I yelled to my wife, call the fire department my truck is on fire. My truck had been parked in my driveway for over 7 hours. I got home from work at 4:30 parked my truck and was dozing off just before midnite. I never received a recall notice from Ford so was unaware there was a problem until I googled Ford 2002 F-150 fires. Then I kept reading story after story on consumer affairs website. Amazing I never heard of this before this.

My 2002 f150 has started accelerating without warning on it's own. I am a certified mechanic and suggested to the dealer that there may be an issue with the speed control module, they denied any issues of such. My wife experienced this several times and at one time causing her to almost be hit my an oncoming train. Luckily she was Smart enough to immediately throw it into neutral and brake, the train came within inches of the truck. Again Ford denies knowing of any suck issues with the acceleration. I believe this is a major safety hazard and should be resolved before someone is killed due to the lack of interest on Fords part.

Our 2002 F-150, caught on fire underneath the hood Saturday 5/10/08 evening after being parked for 45 minutes at out home. We believe it had to do with the Ford recalls out on the speed control switch. It started where the brake fluid is located and burned to the master cylinder.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer repaired the vehicle. Approximately five months later, the vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report was filed. He notified the manufacturer, but they would not provide any assistance. The fire burned his landscaping and his garden. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

2002 Ford f150 truck that caught fire customer states that he was told that a factory recall caused the fire* the consumer stated on 4/3/07 he parked the vehicle, shortly thereafter a coworker informed the consumer the truck was on fire. The mechanic informed the consumer there was a recall on the truck that caused the fire. The consumer called Ford consumer affairs and informed them of the incident and they stated they would contact him in 7-10 days. Ford stated they sent recall notices and was not liable for fixing the defect.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150 super cab. The vehicle accelerated without warning. While idle at a red light and with the brake pedal depressed the rpms increased from 800 to over 3000. With the brakes still depressed the vehicle accelerated into an intersection. The contact was required to stand while driving and depressed the brake pedal. Initially, the contact disregarded the incident, and assumed a component within the vehicle was merely jammed. However, on March 12, 2007 the incident recurred, causing the rpm to increase to over 3000. Once again, the contact was required to stand up to depress the brake pedal. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral, the rpms decreased, and the vehicle stopped. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 65900. Update *4/23/07tr.