2002 Ford F-150 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 36 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 33 records
- speed control · 24 records
- caught fire · 19 records
- fire department · 17 records
- master cylinder · 10 records
- control switch · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and the speed would go up to 90 mph, the truck was not going the speed in reality. Then the rpm's would go up really high, i stopped the truck put it in park and back in drive tried to drive off. The truck then would not go over 30 mph and the gas peddle was all the way down trying to go, the engine started smoking and when i pulled over opened the hood it was smoking from the driver side upper corner…
ODI 11270184
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph, the cruise control failed to operate and the cross control went into a locked position. The contact attempted to brake, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and was able to slow down the vehicle. When the vehicle finally stopped, the contact disconnected the cruise control cable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11229579
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that an explosion occurred under the hood and the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle only had liability coverage; therefore, the failure was not covered by the insurance company. The vehicle was taken to metro ford inc (2860 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, [redacted]), but they…
Fire reported
ODI 11194582
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in front of the contact's house, it caught fire without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The fire was not heat related. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000…
Fire reported
ODI 11165695
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The recall ie an inline fuse on speed control deactivation switch did not work it just caught on fire and ruined my master cylinder and brake system.it wont hold brake fluid now because the switch melted into it.ford says oh well recalls been done
Fire reported
ODI 11076795
Vehicle Speed Control
Got home from work parked my vehicle in my carport available space in my apartment. Turn off the truck completely, nothing left on or anything suspicious to cause a incident. When to my apartment unit took a shower and not more than 20-30mins was alarmed that my vehicle was caught on fire. I immediately ran outside to the carport saw the engine on fire, tried to stop it with anything that i could find (water holes)…
Fire reported
ODI 11046072
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
SEED CONTRAL.
ODI 10955506
Vehicle Speed Control
In 12-14 and 1-10-2016 the butterfly in the throttle body stuck and vehicle wouldn't slow down. 1st incident -10f, came from warm garage, interstate, cruise control in use, in about 15 minutes of driving eventually speed got to 85mph on its own, cruise shut off and vehicle maintained 85 mph, once stopped throttle and cruise cable were checked and free, butterfly was stuck partially open when manually moved and broke…
ODI 10819184
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Two issues: 1] both rear doors in the extended cab (swing counterclockwise) door latches jammed preventing exiting or entry. If egress was needed quickly, it was not there. The cost to repair each was about $450. (locked up while driving) 2]speed control does not work - ford says it is a malfunctioning control that cost about $500 to replace. (when vehicle is in operation)
ODI 11047739
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to the office, and approached a red light so i started slowing down. Once i reached 15 mph my 2002 4.2 l f150 accelerated extremely high. I was applying the brake but the truck was still slowly moving, so with my foot still on the brake i turned into the office parking lot. I tried to put it in park but it was a struggle, i called my daughter outside when i was in the office parking lot, and she told…
ODI 10714541
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I parked the vehicle and 20 minutes later discovered the vehicle on fire. Further investigation revealed that master cylinder was totally engulfed in flame. The fire damaged the wire harness, air filter, fuse box and completely melted the cylinder. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10638832
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact's father owned a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration without warning. While in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated and spun out of control. The driver struck a curb to avoid crashing into other vehicles in the parking lot. As a result, the vehicle went airborne and struck a telephone pole, but continued to accelerate at a high rate of speed upon…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11090071
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway, i pushed the on button for the cruise control and pushed the set/excel button at 70 mph. After a minute or so i looked down and was going 75 and accelerating. I tapped the break which had no effect. I tapped the break several more time but the truck kept accelerating. I pushed the off button several times while continuing to pump the break. The cruise control finally went off. Several…
ODI 10626514
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle burst into flames after the alarm sounded. The contact personally extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the…
Fire reported
ODI 10583166
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On march 22, 2014, the truck was parked in a local parking lot, the ignition key was removed and the truck was locked. The driver returned to the truck to find that while it was parked, a fire had begun in the engine compartment of the truck, and the fire department and police department were on the scene putting out the fire. Because of the quick actions of an individual parked nearby who used a fire hose to…
Fire reported
ODI 10626614
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and not operating when it caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact indicated that the vehicle was destroyed and only the bed of vehicle remained. No additional information was available regarding the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10573475
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, he attempted to increase speed via the cruise control steering wheel controls. After reaching the target speed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the cruise control failed to deactivate. The contact shut off the vehicle to regain control. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10537268
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied, it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Prior to the failure, there was a brake fluid leakage. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The contact experienced the similar consequence as mentioned in…
Fire reported
ODI 10507127
Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
There was a recall for the cruse control, it was replaced by ford, because it could cause a fire, the new one worked for about a year and stop working, never work after that. 2nd item is rear window and drivers passanger window leak rain water inside the cab, leaks everytime it rains in motion or stationary.
ODI 10787156
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while reversing from of residential garage, sparks and smoke started to emit from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the failure stopped once the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Fire reported
ODI 10454904
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated and suddenly without intent the cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the horn would not sound upon engaging. The authorized dealer was notified and they informed the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). A few years later, the…
ODI 10440833
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I am reporting this incident as the person who's car was affected by the fire. I parked my car next to a 2002 ford f150, and after being home for about an hour and a half, a police officer came to my door and told me that my car (vw jetta) was involved in a car fire. Apparently the f150 caught fire and burned my car, a bush, and another car. The fire marshal on scene explained to me that ford had a recall on…
Fire reported
ODI 10432408
Cruise Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Faulty cruise control shorted out causing fire in the engine compartment and damaging some wires, air filter housing, fuse box, brake master cylinder, hood strut and hood. *kb
Fire reported
ODI 10429976
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire at his home; destroying the vehicle and the home. The fire department assisted with putting out the fire, but the contact did not receive a report. A recall notice for the vehicle cruise control was received by the contact; stating that if not repaired, the vehicle may catch fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer nor manufacturer…
Fire reported
ODI 10411776
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and idle when it ignited in flames. The contact was able to extinguish the fire using a water hose. The vehicle was destroyed. Two vehicles that were parked near the contacts vehicle sustained damages from the fire. The police and fire department responded but neither a police of fire report was filed. The fire department stated…
Fire reported
ODI 10397062