Cruise Control problems of the 1997 Ford F-250

The failure was the cruise control started a fire in my 1997 Ford f250 while my wife ,our 16 month old and myself were sleeping. Luckily we got out but everything we had is a total lose.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that the cruise control module caught fire in the beginning of 2008. The fire and police departments extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that he never received a recall notice from Ford, although Ford stated that one was sent. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250. The contact's wife received a recall notice on her 2001 Ford expedition for the vehicle speed control. When his cruise control stopped working, he investigated to determine if his vehicle was included in the same recall. The contact found NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control); however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The Ford manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The contact believed that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer was informed the recall didn't affect model year 1994- 2002 Ford f250's. The cruise control switch leaked brake fluid onto the electrical connections and shorted out the switch. Updated 12/12/07.

Speed control on my 1997 Ford f250 diesel stopped working. Found fluid leaking from pressure switch that apparently shorted the harness our. Disconnected harness for safety.

Went to start my truck one morning and smoke came out from underneath the hood. The cruise control switch on top of the brake master cylinder burned. I turned off the ignition, opened the hood and pulled the wire from the switch. Truck is 1997 Ford f250. I am the original owner of the truck. I took the truck to clinton Ford in rock hill, SC and they put a cruise control switch in at a cost of $292. 09. Now I see that there was a recall 05s28 that applies to the truck that I never received notice for. My complaint is that Ford did not notify me od this safety recall. Then when the recall repair was performed, I was billed for the repair.

Cruise control setting on my truck would not disengage. I was driving and had the cruise control set at 62 mph and it would not turn off using the button on the steering wheel or by using the brakes.

Truck was parked on street for approximately 2 hours. Noticed an orange glow through the trees. Ran out and discovered my truck totally engulfed in flames. Police and fire company arrived on scene. Fire was extinguished. Insurance has totaled the truck.

Fire speed control on master cylinder Ford f250 1997 VIN#1fthf26h5vea41244 drove to work 2 miles,parked truck in lot, 5 min later heard pop then fire put out quickly, but truck has major fire damage.

This vehicle is experiencing problems with the cruise control. The vehicle surges when the cruise control is engaged. Consumer is being told there is no solution to the problem.

While driving with cruise control activated system locked up and would not disengage, vehicle was put into neutral to gain control. Please give any further details.