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While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle started surging up and down in speed erratically. I did not realize that it had to do with the speed control, but finally took it out of cruise for good. The speedometer still was surging up and down between 4 and 10 mph difference from what my speed was. After the vehicle was shut off for a day, it ran fine until I ran it on the road for about 40 miles, then it did the same erratic speed changes.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact received a safety recall notice in January of 2008 for the vehicle speed control. The speed control was disconnected at that time. The contact has not heard from Ford, who stated that they would call him when the part was available. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000.
1997 Ford F-250 recall for speed control system. Consumer states that two dealers have stated that the parts are not available. He would like the dealer to inform him when the parts come in. He states he should not have to call to find out.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F250. The contact's wife received a recall notice on her 2001 Ford Expedition for the vehicle speed control. When his cruise control stopped working, he investigated to determine if his vehicle was included in the same recall. The contact found NHTSA campaign id number 05V388000 (vehicle speed control); however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The Ford manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The contact believed that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer was informed the recall didn't affect model year 1994- 2002 Ford F250's. the cruise control switch leaked brake fluid onto the electrical connections and shorted out the switch. Updated 12/12/07.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The vehicle was destroyed. As of September 11, 2007, the dealer or manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
- Waterbury, CT, USA
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Throttle hung three times: One under cruise, twice without. All instances started at highway speeds when temps where extremely cold. Pumping peddle to break acceleration only allowed for partial deceleration. Repeated attempts required to reduce speed. Could have caused fatality in second occurrence as icy conditions and stopped vehicles could have resulted in a major collision. Shifting into neutral and pumping breaks allowed for a controlled stop. Extremely high idle remained until multiple attempts to break acceleration prevailed. Note: Floor mats are not involved in this issue. Research has uncovered many other owners having the same issue with this vehicle, similar to the Explorer of the same year. When is a recall to get this corrected going to be issued... how many need to be injured or killed before somebody does the right thing!!!
: the contact stated while parked and off, the vehicle caught on fire. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The insurance Agency could not find the cause of the fire.
The vehicle was parked in garage with engine off, gear was set in first, the truck suddenly began rolling backwards accompanied by a horrible clicking noise.
This vehicle is experiencing problems with the cruise control. The vehicle surges when the cruise control is engaged. Consumer is being told there is no solution to the problem.
Motor surges, violently at times, during warm-up period. Causes vehicle to lurch at its worst. Continues to get worse. Ford engineer reviewed problem 12/20/99 claimed "commercially acceptable" then stipulated no further warranty work for this problem is authroized. Brought truck back this week, (time # 6 in 3 months) and they refused to investigate or work on that condition any further.
Vehicle expereinced sudden acceleration when placing car into recerse causing it to hit a loading dock, when pulled into drive it again accelerated forward 450 feet befor it shut off. Nlm
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- Marshfield, WI, USA