Cruise Control problems of the 1996 Ford F-350

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control deactivation switch. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN and model. The vehicle has not been repaired.

Cruise control recall list does not include the Ford f350 truck. My cruise control quit working during a routine service at 60,000 miles. Service personnel at bobby jones Ford, augusta, georgia, had apparently disconnected the cruise control because of a fluid leak from the switch. After complaining, this vehicle had other switch failures (turn signal and ignition switches) these switches were replaced at my expense, also the cruise control switch was also replaced at this time (at my expense of $20. 88 part and $40. 00 labor). This vehicle should have been included in the recall of the other Ford vehicles with this cruise control problem, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle catching on fire.

Cruise control failed to engage while driving at 65 mph. Consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the wiring connected to the speed control deactivation switch was burnt. Consumer went to the dealer and purchased a switch and installed it himself. Consumer expressed concern that this could cause the cruise control to fail disengaging instead of engaging.

While the consumer was parking the vehicle, it caught on fire. Upon inspection, it was determined that the cruise control was the cause.

Cruise control failed to work when trying to set the speed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-350. While parked, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department arrived and stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. A police report was filed. In January of 2006, after the fire occurred, the contact received her first recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

Vehicle was parked for a few minutes when all of sudden the owner noticed that there was smoke coming out of the hood. He then approached the vehicle and put the fire out before it became worse. Results indicated that there was a short within the cruise control switch.