15 of the
348 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 are about the
throttle and cruise control — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
120,000 miles.
D
15
Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
1280.0%
Cruise Control
213.3%
Linkages
16.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Ford F-250 year
TL*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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mission Viejo, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 FORD F-250 RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT TWO DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. HE WOULD LIKE THE DEALER TO INFORM HIM WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. HE STATES HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CALL TO FIND OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10219432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesVacaville, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*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. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL DIDN'T AFFECT MODEL YEAR 1994- 2002 FORD F250'S. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SHORTED OUT THE SWITCH. UPDATED 12/12/07.
NHTSA complaint #10208943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWaterbury, CTFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesSyracuse, MOFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DT*: 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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mountain Park, OKFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 F-250 CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10173292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesLondonderry, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Uniontown, PAFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
FIRE SPEED CONTROL ON MASTER CYLINDER FORD F250 1997 VIN#[XXX]DROVE TO WORK 2 MILES,PARKED TRUCK IN LOT, 5 MIN LATER HEARD POP THEN FIRE PUT OUT QUICKLY, BUT TRUCK HAS MAJOR FIRE DAMAGE. *JB *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10110403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE WITH ENGINE OFF, GEAR WAS SET IN FIRST, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS ACCOMPANIED BY A HORRIBLE CLICKING NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #10022747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Galt, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. CONSUMER IS BEING TOLD THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #564735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chillicotni, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SYSTEM LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #886919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maryland Heights, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MOTOR SURGES, VIOLENTLY AT TIMES, DURING WARM-UP PERIOD. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LURCH AT ITS WORST. CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. FORD ENGINEER REVIEWED PROBLEM 12/20/99 CLAIMED "COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTABLE" THEN STIPULATED NO FURTHER WARRANTY WORK FOR THIS PROBLEM IS AUTHROIZED. BROUGHT TRUCK BACK THIS WEEK, (TIME # 6 IN 3 MONTHS) AND THEY REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE OR WORK ON THAT CONDITION ANY FURTHER.
NHTSA complaint #716681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Maria, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CEO SWITCH (IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH) FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #607286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OAK Ridge, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PLACING CAR INTO RECERSE CAUSING IT TO HIT A LOADING DOCK, WHEN PULLED INTO DRIVE IT AGAIN ACCELERATED FORWARD 450 FEET BEFOR IT SHUT OFF. NLM
NHTSA complaint #546411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dennisville, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHEN STARTING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND RPM JUMPED TO 1,000. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND HAS SINCE RETURNED.
NHTSA complaint #826327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.