1997 Ford F-250 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Ford F-250, 5% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 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.
“Cruise control setting on my truck would not disengage. I was driving and had the cruise control set at 62 MPH and it would not turn off using the button on the steering wheel or by using the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10164585, filed 2006-08, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact received a safety recall notice in january of 2008 for the vehicle speed control. The speed control was disconnected at that time. The contact has not heard from Ford, who stated that they would call him when the part was available. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10226627, filed 2008-05, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The vehicle was destroyed. As of september 11, 2007, the dealer or manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10202523, filed 2007-09, 100,000 miles“The contact stated while parked and off, the vehicle caught on fire. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The insurance agency could not find the cause of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10176146, filed 2006-12, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250. The contact's wife received a recall notice on her 2001 Ford expedition for the vehicle speed control. When his cruise control stopped working, he investigated to determine if his vehicle was included in the same recall. The contact found NHTSA campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control); however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The Ford manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The contact believed that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 01-14-08. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208943, filed 2007-11, 118,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
- 05V388000Sep 7, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–1999, F-150 1994–2002, Expedition 1997–2002 +3 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250
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