18 problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Location master cylinder cruise control deactivation sensor leaking brake fluid non functional brakes and cruise control.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a parking lot, when he saw smoking from hood. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and when opening the hood he saw fire on an unknown plug. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water he had near by. The contact stated saw the cruise control was melted. No police or fire department report was filed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was drivable. The contact's VIN number was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to local dealer el cajon Ford located at 1595 e main st, el cajon, CA 92021, (619) 312-4107, where it was diagnose with needing unknown plug for cruise control to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Dp.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he attempted to activate the cruise control but it would not engage. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch and the switch would need to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Vehicle was parked in my garage and at 2:30 am smoke alarms went off and smoke was coming out of garage and my house burned down. Fire investigator told me was from faulty cruise control switch on Ford f250.
July 7, 2011, my 2001 Ford f250 diesel, cought on fire while my truck was in driveway. I was able to put fire out but my truck was rendered inoperable. Ford has claimed several things that caused the fire including a backfire (which diesels do not do) and the mechanics I have had to look at it, including the local Ford dealer's mechanic, came to the same conclusion, it was the cruise control. Ford refuses to fix my vehicle, and I have been without transportation since then. I do not have the almost $3,000. 00 that it will cost to fix my truck.
I just found out that my 2001 F-250's cruise control was never replaced just disconnected,I only found out after I took it to an independent repair to repair a brake problem. Because my brake system lost pressure. The original Ford solution of disconnecting the cruise control fixes one problem but that same faulty part is still poses danger. I took my truck to Ford a there report showed no recall notice showing and they told me it would be $103 to replace the part, of course I paid it, it would be to dangerous not too. The dealer told me I should call Ford customer complaint dept to try and get my money back. But the real issue is that many people that think they can live with Ford's first solution, without cruise control. Think again about suddenly losing brake pressure.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford f250 super duty. The contact stated that his cruise control switch was recalled. He took the vehicle to be repaired according to the recall. The dealer stated that the cruise control was disconnected and previously replaced; therefore, Ford would not pay for it again. The contact stated that the cruise control was never previously repaired. He took the vehicle to another dealer, but they also did not want to make the repairs. The failure mileage was 95,638.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford f250 super duty. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact attempted to use the cruise control, but it did not work. The cruise control light illuminated, but the cruise control still failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 57,300.
: the contact stated while the vehicle was idle, a fire erupted which was caused by a faulty electrical system. The fire originated from the engine compartment front underhood. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the cruise control deactivation switch and wiring for the electrical system was observed to be completely burnt to the ground. A fire report was taken# 06-017205. Also, the manufacturer was notified, but would not offer any resolution while this case was under investigation.
2001 Ford F-250 had a engine compartment fire and was a total loss.
: the contact stated while unloading the vehicle parked in the driveway, smoke was observed coming from under the hood. When the hood was opened, the speed control system was observed to be on fire. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The dealership determined the VIN is not included in the recall # 05v388000.
While traveling on the highway at 60 mph on flat ground, with the cruise control engaged, my truck floored the gas pedal. I had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The truck just took off, like it had a mind of its own. Since then I have not, and will not use the cruise control. I will not use the cruise control again. It was very shocking, and took the wind out of me. It could have easily caused an accident. I missed the car in front me by inches. I will never use the cruise control on my truck again.
Consumer owns 2001 f250 super duty which fire started under hood on driver's side. Fire investigator's opinion was faulty cruise control switch. Vehicle is total loss and fire damage to building.
Electrical fire resulted in total loss.
We were notified by police and fire department officials that there was a fire in our yard. Our Ford 250 was on fire and had not been driven for around 4 hours. Upon investigation the fire marshall indicated the location of where the fire began and presumed it was the brake pressure switch based on its location. The car has been totaled and caught another vehicle on fire next to it.
Dt the cruise control stuck twice, the last came up out of the seat and had to both feet on the brake to get it stop. Contacted the dealer, who said that its not included the recall, and there was nothing they could do. Cruise set on 59 mph and it idled really high. Had to keep hitting the off button, and put vehicle in neutra,l and it still it would not disingage. Had them disconnect cruise control.
Had driven about 165 miles parked vehicle and plugged in engine block heater. That night the vehicle caught on fire. Flames were coming from engine compartment on driver's side near the front of the vehicle. Had used the cruise control the day before the fire, and it had worked fine. The heat from the fire damaged the house. Insured by usaa policy #5597087.
On November 22, 2004 at approximately 3am, consumer's vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Consumer was aware of similar incidents involving Ford trucks due to cruise control.