1993 Ford F-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 7%of 586 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Ford F-150, 7% of the 586 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall letter dated august 2007 (recall 05s28) said scds poses safety hazard; said dealer will replace free of all charges. I contacted the dealer who said parts unavailable for two months. I checked back in mid-october; was told to call back in mid=december. Today (12/13) I was told to call back in january! What's up?”
NHTSA complaint #10211858, filed 2007-12, 108,433 miles“I was driving north (on cruise control approx. 55 MPH) on I 75 near mile marker 78 when my 1993 Ford f150 starting smoking under the hood. I pulled over and opened the hood and saw the engine in flames. I had a fire extinguisher in the cab so I used it to put out the fire. There was also a trail of fire under the truck that a good samaritan extinguised after he stopped to help. I called aaa to tow my truck to a local firestone service center for repairs. I bought this vehicle new in 1993 and never had any recall on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178062, filed 2007-01, 144,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 00V424000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while inspecting the fuel tanks, he noticed that fuel had transferred from one tank to the other, nearly causing the tank to overfill. …”
NHTSA complaint #11596212, filed 2024-06, 360,000 miles“I have a '93 Ford f150 half ton 4 wheel drive pickup. About a year ago as I was approaching an intersection my brakes failed to work. I pumped them vigorously, and then only marginally they slowed me down. Fortunately no one else was approaching the intersection. I made it to my mechanics shop and upon inspection he discovered the cruise control switch (my cruise control had stopped working a few weeks before) was shorting out, was charred black, and had been boiling the brake fluid in the brake line which was connected to it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108204, filed 2005-01“The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while replacing the brake master cylinder, the contact noticed that there was brake fluid leaking onto a connector. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11613783, filed 2024-09, 156,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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 F-150 1993, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 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 F-150 1993, 2003–2004, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 11 | 10% |
| 2024 | 8 | 4% |
| 2023 | 18 | 4% |
| 2022 | 16 | 3% |
| 2021 | 21 | 2% |
| 2020 | 17 | 2% |
| 2019 | 44 | 3% |
| 2018 | 73 | 3% |
| 2017 | 66 | 5% |
| 2016 | 102 | 5% |
| 2015 | 146 | 8% |
| 2014 | 102 | 7% |
| 2013 | 304 | 10% |
| 2012 | 194 | 11% |
| 2011 | 213 | 10% |
| 2010 | 39 | 5% |
| 2009 | 54 | 17% |
| 2008 | 41 | 11% |
| 2007 | 54 | 11% |
| 2006 | 31 | 5% |
| 2005 | 57 | 5% |
| 2004 | 70 | 3% |
| 2003 | 32 | 8% |
| 2002 | 86 | 10% |
| 2001 | 180 | 15% |
| 2000 | 188 | 17% |
| 1999 | 79 | 8% |
| 1998 | 116 | 8% |
| 1997 | 223 | 8% |
| 1996 | 36 | 11% |
| 1995 | 76 | 12% |
| 1994 | 76 | 11% |
| 1993 | 40 | 7% |
| 1992 | 13 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-150
288 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTires
32 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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