Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford F-350. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford F-350


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

The Cruise Control problem

The engine caught fire on the driver's side of the engine compartment. The consumer's carport (port-a couche) caught on fire along with their home. The house was a total loss. The vehicle had not been started or driven for 8 days prior to the fire.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Received recall notice from Ford for defective speed control deactivation switch. Local dealerships have no parts to correct the problem.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

The accelerator has malfunctioned 3 times, leaving me and my passengers stranded at various locations. The truck will start but there is no response of the engine to the accelerator pedal making it impossible to move.   Read details...


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