2000 Ford F-150 Cruise Control Problems
- 97
- 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 97 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 84 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 73 records
- caught fire · 47 records
- fire department · 26 records
- speed control · 19 records
- control switch · 15 records
- under hood · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire when it was parked. Consumer was informed that the cruise control had a short, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Consumer will notify manufacturer.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10105275
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cruise Control
While driving cruise control switch burned the brake reservoir and the brakes failed. All the fluid leaked out, and the brake light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. *ak
ODI 10105274
Cruise Control
While parked cruise control failed and vehicle caught on fire. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109317
Cruise Control
While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but not resolve the problem. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10113422
Cruise Control
The consumer was sleeping when the vehicle, parked under the carport, caught on fire and burned. The consumer's home was destroyed. Cruise control nhtsa recall 05v017000. *nm *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10111711
Cruise Control
2000 ford f150 caught on fire while parked.*mr car was parked at 7am and caught fire at 2pm. The is totaled and damaged three other cars. Ford told consumer that they could not be of any assistance because there wasn't a recall for the vehicle yet, for under hood fires.*sb
Fire reported
ODI 10126879
Cruise Control · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
While vehicle was parked for about 3 hours a neighbor alerted consumer that vehicle was on fire. Burned for approximately 5 minutes. Fuses #2/13, and 14 found operating. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working in the week before the fire. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10097777
Cruise Control · Front Underhood
Husband parked truck about 12:00 am and at about 3:00 pm he saw white smoke coming from hood area on the driver's side. Then , vehicle burst into flames. Three days prior to the fire, cruise control stopped working. No other problems with the vehicle. Will send pictures to bruce york. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10106919
Cruise Control · Wiring
Husband drove to work 7 miles, parked vehicle at 7:20 am, then at 10:30 am received a call, telling him that vehicle was on fire. Someone put the fire out with an extinguisher. Vehicle was not totaled. Prior to fire there were no problems with vehicle. Bought vehicle used. Tried to use cruise control, but could not get it to work. Not sure if working or not. Vehicle was insured by nationwide. Adjuster george…
Fire reported
ODI 10106947
Cruise Control · Front Underhood
2000 ford f150 pickup truck with approx. 126,000 miles, caught fire in the engine compartment after being parked about 5 hours. Fire location was at the left side of the engine compartment. The cause of the fire is belived to be the scds (speed control disengagement switch). Fire damaged truck and edge of carport. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10088899
Cruise Control
2000 ford f150 caught on fire underneath the dashboard.*mr the fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle*nm
Fire reported
ODI 10124717
Cruise Control
2000 ford f150 caught fire while parked in the driveway.*mr the fire may have been due to a faulty cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer also has a 2004 lincoln aviator that has a cosmetic seat problem, which the manufacturer refused to remedy.*jb
Fire reported
ODI 10117419
Cruise Control
Cruise control on 2000 model ford f-150 quit operating. Found brake fluid leaking around speed control termination switch connected to brake fluid reservoir. Was rotating tires on said pickup when i noticed large amount of smoke and small fire coming from under hood. Pulled fuse from under dash to speed control and stopped smoke and fire. Looked at switch that was leaking fluid and noticed wires had been melted.…
Fire reported
ODI 10109828
Cruise Control
While parked the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. No injuries reported. *ak the consumer was unaware that the switch was part of an upcoming recall therefore he replaced the part himself. The consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer but neither of them have provided any assistance. *jb *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10109315
Cruise Control · Wiring
Fire in engine compartment after sitting parked for 2.5 hours. Fire started near the master cylinder. Cruise control was not working since the purchase of the vehicle in november 2003. Please contact fire investigator mike beres [redacted]. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10095374
Cruise Control
The consumer went to the vehicle in morning and found smoke and fire damage at the front driver's side wheel well. The alleged fire occurred due to a defective cruise control deactivation switch. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10055269
Cruise Control
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 , ford f150. The recall notice issued specifically referred cruise control deactivation switch which could cause an under hood fire, and he had this repaired. However, ford stated that this part was not covered in the recall. Cruise control in this vehicle never worked, and the part that controlled the speed control was out that was why cruise control did not work. *ak
ODI 10125952
Cruise Control · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle was parked in the driveway and it caught on fire. The fire department was notified, and extinguished the fire. Later, owner l stated that cruise control was not working at that time, and the brake light fuse kept popping. *ak recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 05v017000 the vehicle had no brake lights. *tc
Fire reported
ODI 10109463
Cruise Control
On june 16,2005 at around 2am,while we were sleeping, i awoke to my truck alarm going off. I looked out the bedroom window and saw my 2000 ford f150 on fire. My truck burned. I contacted ford and they sent me a letter saying there was a recall and it was my responsiblity to take the truck in. I did not receive one of these recalls. Please advise
Fire reported
ODI 10128521
Cruise Control
Parked my ford f150 in the school parking lot at 7:30 am. At 8:15, i was called to the front of the building because my truck had started on fire and was being put out with a fire extinguisher by the school police officer. The insurance company believes the fire was caused by my cruise control (had not worked in three to four months). Caused $5,123 worth of damage to the truck.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10079036
Catalytic Convertor · Cruise Control
Vehicle idled roughly. Vehicle warmed up and idled roughly. Also there was an exhaust leak. Dealership told consumer that he needed a new catalytic converter because there was a bad smell, like rotten eggs. *ak
ODI 864178
Cruise Control
While driving 50mph the cruise control would not disengage causing the vehicle to continue to go forward when pressing the brake hard the vehicle was violently shaking. Please provide any additional information. Ts
ODI 10004512