2001 Ford F-250 Cruise Control Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control · Engine · Front Underhood
Dt*: 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,…
Fire reported
ODI 10169341
Cruise Control
Dt*: 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.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10163802
Cruise Control
ELECTRICAL FIRE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS. *NM
Fire reported
ODI 10132934
Cruise Control · Front Underhood · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
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.
Fire reported
ODI 10127808
Cruise Control
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. *ak
ODI 10129105
Cruise Control
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.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10104991