1993 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Ford E-150, 8% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contacts owns a 1993 Ford e150. While driving 45 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that he had to shift the vehicle into neutral and then apply the brakes for the vehicle to stop. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,000 and current mileage was 128,000. Updated 01-16-08. The mechanic stated the problem was due to cruise control failure. The consumer has crashed into mailboxes causing damage to the vehicle. The consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10201608, filed 2007-08, 127,000 miles“Three times the left front inner wheel bearing has disintegrated allowing rotor to fall down on spindle, with no indication of bearing failure, no noise whatsoever.this most recent incident tire wheel rotor came completely off spindle at 70 m.p.h. The outer bearing still full of grease . Indication that there is instantanious discenergration of inside bearing. I believe spindle was turned to small by a few thousands allowing race to break loose. I am blessed to have walked away from this engneering diaster called Ford econoline. …”
NHTSA complaint #740077, filed 2001-01“Ford recall #05s28 indicates a potential fire hazard in my speed control deactivation switch which may leak causing a underhood fire. Ford wants to put a fuse in the wiring harness to prevent this from happening. Why would Ford not want to change the scds switch that might be leaking instead?”
NHTSA complaint #10200874, filed 2007-08“When brakes were applied to deactivate the speed control, vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #872123, filed 2000-10“Started vehicle & shifted into reverse when vehicle accelerated backwards suddenly. Had foot on brakes at the time. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Went through neighbor's garage. No injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #877209, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford E-150
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology