general problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2007

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

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle was parked for several hours when fire and smoke was noticed coming from under the hood near the windshield. The fire department was contact and after the fire was put out, it was determined the vehicle speed control module was responsible for the fire. A fire report was taken by the fire department and photos were available. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was towed to the insurers lot for further investigation. The manufacturer was not yet notified.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

Cruise Control problems
3
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Linkage problems
1


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