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: the contact stated the vehicle cruise control was deactivated in accordance with a recall letter that was received. The NHTSA recall, #05V388000 on the vehicle regarding the vehicle seed control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
1997 Ford F-150 I made a left turn, stepped on the gas pedal & the pedal stayed to the floor. About 100 yards later I hit head on into a guide rail. I'm not sure if this is related to the cruise control recall.
Cruise control switch (brake pressure switch) on my 1997 Ford F-150 over heated and caught on fire after sitting for 3 hours in the parking lot at my work. No serious damage to truck. I had the truck towed to the local Ford dealer for repair. I was aware of a recall for the 2000-2001 F-150's with this problem. The dealer was very professional, however Ford also has a problem with the 1997 models and should be recalled. If this fire had not been noticed by one of my co-workers I might have losted the truck. This costed me around $170 with towing and I feel Ford is aware they have a serious problem with this vehicle and should do the right thing for safety and at Ford expense.
Dt this Saturday July 9th, my vehicle caught fire up under the hood, the vehicle setting in the yard. It had been setting there for about a hour. Have contacted Ford they are having a consumer contact me. The fire started on the drivers side and that where most of the damage is. Melted everything up under the hood was able to put it out before it got to the cab of the vehicle.
The RPM's increased and the consumer experienced sudden acceleration while on the road to 80 mph while it was down hill. The driver had to stomp on the brakes several times in order to stop the vehicle. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.
- Shingle Springs, CA, USA
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While coming to a stop the throttle became stuck and caused the vehicle to run into a ditch. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.
Gas pedal got stuck, causing sudden acceleration. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the speed sensor.
The vehicle accelerated twice on it's own. The first incident occurred at 20 mph, the driver shifted to neutral and stood on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The distance traveled was about one city block. The second time the vehicle accelerated it was at 55 mph while passing another vehicle, the driver again shifted to neutral, and the engine kept revving. The driver was unable to slow the vehicle by applying the brakes. The driver then placed his foot under the accelerator pedal to pull it up.
I still have the original rims and tire size, and my speedometer is off by eight miles per hour. My speedometer says I am going eight miles per hour slower than I really am.
The speedometer on the vehicle is not calibrated correctly and as a result it has a 7 to 8 mph speed error at highway speeds, the consumer believes this is a widespread problem with Ford vehicles.
Had cruise/control set & push accelerator to pass an vehicle when my truck reach approx. 75M.P.H. the acclerator pedel automaticly went all the way to floorboard & stuck with full trottle all the way open. When I tap brake pedal it did not turn off cruise. Then push the off buttton on cruise, it did not shut off. When I shut off engine & got truck finally to stop. Ihad to reach down & pull up on the accelerator pedel to unstick it. Then I started the truck up again & everything appeared to be working okay again.
I have replaced the speed sensor on the driver side. I now have a leak from the ABS unit where the lines leave going to the brakes. I am trying to find out if there have been any other reported problems with other 1997 F150 trucks.
Airbag light is on. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem. Consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts. Pittman arm was replaced.
Stopped to get gas upon starting vehicle started kinda race when put in gear took off brake would not hold laid black marks hit concrete spacer by gas pumps with side of truck went out onto public road saw 3 1/2 ft ditch took ditch to get stopped hit head on air bags did not go off broke my back at contact.
I started to pass a pickup in front of me. As I got along side I noticed I was already up to 70 mph. I stepped on the brake and pushed the coast and off buttons for the cruise. I let off the brake slightly and was now up to 90 mph. I pushed the brakes hard and turned the key off, coasting to the shoulder. When I turned it back on it went to full throttle instantly. I disconnected the cable for the cruise and turned it on. The engine idled and the cruise cable pulled all the way in. The next day I checked the cruise cable and it was not pulled in with the engine running. I was lucky there were no cars on the highway in front of me when it happened. In the last week the Ford dealer has done nothing.
Accelerator pedal locked up with speed control engaged while driving at highway speed of 68-70 mph, could not deactivate speed control by applying brakes or disengaging it by the on/off switch. Disengaged by shifting into neutral and turning vehicle off. This caused engine problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that engine was blown, and needed replacement. Provide any further information on this matter. Neede replacement. Provide any further information on this matter.
Had cruise control on while traveling. Stopped to get gas, and upon starting truck it was fine. As soon as, I slipped it into gear it took off full throttle went flying out of parking lot, almost hit a church. Took ditch instead of hitting someone broke my back as a result.
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- Indianapolis, IN, USA