2001 Ford Supercrew Vehicle speed control Problems

“Truck caught fire around 4:00 am on 05/17/05 while parked in the driveway. My 5-year-old child awoke and came to our bedroom and awakened us. We saw a glow out the window and looked out the window to find the truck was on fire. I called 911 and attempted to put out the fire with the water hose unsuccessfully until the fire department got there. I then began to water down my wife's and sister-in-law's vehicles which were parked close to the truck and wet down the house which was also close by. The fire department then arrived and put out the fire but the truck was already destroyed.”

“2001 f150 crewcab 4dr/4wd 2001 ignited under the hood and caught on fire on its own after resting w/o running for 2 hours. Fire department had to put the flames out before the truck exploded. The truck was located next to in-laws home and vehicles. This was reported to Ford company and insurance. Within the next 2 days, a nationwide recall was sent out that included my truck. My truck had been taken to the Ford dealership in the past year and I was told it did not fit into this recall at the given time. Fire investigator for insurance has identified the cruise control as the problem. …”

“When approaching a stop, truck accelerates on its own and I am forced to stand on the brakes to stop it. This has happened approximately a dozen times or more. Sometimes it will be a month before another incident. Has happened in reverse also. Always stops accelerating after about 4 seconds. Mostly happens at stop lights or when backing up. Last incident was twice today once at stop light and once backing up in bank parking lot.”

“The cruise control stopped working. Now the turn signals, brake lights and back up lights are not working. The mechanic stated there were wires that had burned after checking the vehicle. The consumer made contact with the manufacturer and was not included in the NHTSA cruise control recall 05v017000. 15a fuse replaced. Brake master cylinder and pressure switch shorted out and melted, leaking brake fluid on to engine compartment. Replaced master cylinder and pressure switch. Brake fluid cleaned from engine.”

“2001 f150 caught fire in garage destroying f150, motorcycle next to it, and truck outside garage. Moderate fire damage to home, moderate to heavy smoke damage to home.”