1996 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Ford F-350, 9% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“On 1/30/09 I experienced a fire in the engine compartment on my Ford F-350 due to a faulty speed control deactivation switch. I just happened to walk out to the vehicle that was parked in my driveway, not running, to see a glow underneath the truck. I opened the hood and realized that there was a fire coming from the brake master cylinder. After extinguishing the fire, and burning my hands, I could see that the reservoir was melted and the speed control deactivation switch is where the fire was coming from.”
NHTSA complaint #10257267, filed 2009-02, 202,000 miles“Cruise control recall list does not include the Ford f350 truck. My cruise control quit working during a routine service at 60,000 miles. Service personnel at bobby jones Ford, augusta, georgia, had apparently disconnected the cruise control because of a fluid leak from the switch. After complaining, this vehicle had other switch failures (turn signal and ignition switches) these switches were replaced at my expense, also the cruise control switch was also replaced at this time (at my expense of $20.88 part and $40.00 labor). …”
NHTSA complaint #10139081, filed 2005-10, 60,000 miles“Cruise control failed to engage while driving at 65 MPH. Consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the wiring connected to the speed control deactivation switch was burnt. Consumer went to the dealer and purchased a switch and installed it himself. Consumer expressed concern that this could cause the cruise control to fail disengaging instead of engaging.”
NHTSA complaint #10117534, filed 2005-04, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-350. While parked, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department arrived and stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. A police report was filed. In january of 2006, after the fire occurred, the contact received her first recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10205104, filed 2007-10, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-350. He stated that he started his vehicle and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. He also noticed flames coming from under the hood when he opened it. The contact was able to put the fire out without contacting the fire department. There is a recall for the vehicle speed control (recall #06v286000) which stated there could be smoke and fire coming from under the hood. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included as part of the recall. The current and failure mileage was 106,000. The vehicle purchase date was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10190700, filed 2007-05, 106,000 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-350 1994–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford F-350
28 complaintsTires
28 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-350
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.
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