Ford F-150 Cruise Control Problems
- 227
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 12
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
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 227 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 168 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- cruise control · 114 records
- caught fire · 44 records
- fire department · 24 records
- speed control · 20 records
- under hood · 14 records
- control switch · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 63 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Cruise Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in tsb: ssm46829 (electrical system: integrated trailer brake control). The vehicle was taken to eddie preuitt ford, inc. (710 us-31 hartselle, al 35640, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11112406
Cruise Control
Letter from congressman bilirakis on behalf of constituent re 2015 ford f-150 safety concerns when the cruise control is applied his car would slow down instantly as if the breaks were applied. *ld updated 11/08/2017*js
ODI 11044608
Cruise Control · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the push start button was touched and the vehicle shut off while still in drive, causing the vehicle to slow down in the middle of traffic. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The contact tested the failure at various speeds and the failure recurred. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that there was no recall…
ODI 10818371
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the cruise control engaged independently. The contact was unable to disengage the cruise control while depressing the brake pedal or depressing the off switch. The contact was able to switch the ignition key to the off position to slow the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact…
ODI 10807725
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the cruise control failed to engage and disengage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the activation switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Ma 08/11/15 the consumer stated the local dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer…
ODI 10730213
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department reported to the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire chief advised the contact that the fire was caused by an electrical failure but the cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was included in and previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise…
Fire reported
ODI 10490087
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150 super crew. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was informed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was called and advised that the modular of the cruise control was the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure and the current mileages were approximately…
Fire reported
ODI 10436760
Cruise Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire without warning. A fire report was not filed for the incident and the cause of the fire was unknown. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer believed the cruise control deactivation switch was to…
Fire reported
ODI 10414729