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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 71
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 91,901 miles
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My 2000 Ford F-150 caught fire in parking lot. Insurance adjuster determined it was caused by cruise control switch.
- Ruston, LA, USA
On Thursday July 31, 2008. I got off from work and I saw my truck 200 F-150 on fire, and I read in the internet that it happen because it has a problem with one off the switch. So I call Ford and they haven done anything.. and I don't know what to do because I lost my truck.
- Mckinney, TX, USA
07/07/2008 @ 12:58 my Ford F-150 caught on fire. Truck is a total loss. Also damage to cars parked nearby. Also had personal property loss of things inside truck. About 1 1/2 wk before fire I received a recall letter from Ford explaining the recall. The letter did not seem that urgent, but I figured I would have time to get to the dealer in a week or so. Letter stated that this was my second notice and was dated 03/2008. It was the only letter I received from Ford Motor Co.
- Mediapolis, IA, USA
My complaint is in reference to an engine fire that occurred in my 2000 Ford F150. It was in my driveway turned off - not running for roughly 5 hours.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
My truck was parked in front of my house when it burst into flames. I called 911, the fire department was sent out and they put out the fire. The truck is burned beyond recognition.
- Collinsville, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F150. The vehicle had been parked very closely to the contact's home for approximately four hours. The contact looked outside and noticed flames inside the vehicle. Within 20 minutes, the flames were 15 feet high, causing damage to the home and landscaping. A police report was filed. The fire department arrived and stated that the fire possibly originated from the vehicle speed control. He called Ford and was notified of a recall that did not include his VIN, although the contact feels that it should be included. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
- Cleveland , OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F150. While his vehicle was parked, it caught fire. He awoke and attempted to put the fire out; however, the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report is available. After the fire occurred a relative stated that she received recall notice (05V017000) for the cruise control. The manufacturer offered the contact no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F150. The contact received recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07V336000) in August of 2007. The contact stated that he received another recall notice in December of 2007. The dealer stated that the part would be available in June of 2008. The contact felt that the wait time for the recall repair is excessive. The current mileage was 170,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 4/21/08
- Huntsville, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07V336000) in December of 2006. The dealer has stated that the parts were unavailable. As of March 17, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that wait time for the part is excessive. The failure mileage was 72,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 4/2/08 updated 04/02/08
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Me and my family was at the store, I went in to get what we needed, and my family was in the truck. The truck was turned off, then my wife saw smoke coming from under the hood, she got out to get me while my son got my daughter out safely, within seconds the truck was in flames. A complete loss. My truck was a Ford F150 2000 model. I did receive a recall notice on the truck on Saturday the day before the fire.
- Perry, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in may of 2007. He notified the dealer and manufacturer to have the recall repair performed, but they refused to assist. As a result, the vehicle caught fire in a parking lot. He called the dealer on several occasions to have the deactivation switch disconnected, but has not received a response. The vehicle was destroyed. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
- Preston , MD, USA
Truck was parked for 3 days without moving and started fire. Destroyed the engine compartment and front half of the truck before fire was extinguished. Fire department investigation concluded that the fire was due to a recall on Ford involving and related to the cruise control switch.
- Denton, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. While driving 30 mph, the contact smelled smoke and then noticed smoke rising from the air conditioner vent. He also noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The dealer inspected and repaired the vehicle, but did not state the cause of the failure. There is a recall for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id number 05V388000). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 3/5/08 updated 03/04/08
- Lewisburg, TN, USA
Faulty deactivation switch.
- Mobile, AL, USA
I own a 2000 F150. It was parked in my driveway and the engine caught fire in the area of the brake system. Vehicle is a total loss.
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Purchased a 2000 Ford F150 pickup truck about 3 months ago, and on August 12,2007 approx. 10 :00 P.M. my husband and I were alerted by our 8 year old son that he smelled smoke and something burning. My husband checked the upstairs rooms w/ no signs so went downstairs and opened the door to the garage and saw the truck engine on fire! he yelled for us to get out because the truck was on fire so I grabbed my 9 month old and by the time we all got out, the garage doors already burned off! our house was completely destroyed...we lost everything.
- Vallejo, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The vehicle burst into flames while parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the plastic reservoir for the master cylinder caught fire due to a speed control device. The dealer replaced the cruise control cable, master cylinder and vehicle speed control device. The dealer also stated that there was a recall for the speed control. No recall listed with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,368.
- Graniteville , SC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The vehicle was destroyed with the exception of the bed. She was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle for the vehicle speed control. The contact received a recall notice, but failed to bring it to the mechanic when she attempted to have the vehicle serviced. The mechanic stated that the repair could not be performed without the recall notice. The police and fire department arrived and a fire report was filed. The contact endured property damage due to the heat from the fire. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
- Pikiyon, MS, USA
I bought a 2000 Ford F150 sat at noon parked it 1:15 sun 3:00 am it was burned to the ground fire chief said cruise circuit likely, Ford refuses to do anything, car lot refuses to do anything, other car damaged I am out $4000.
- Calico Rock, AR, USA
- Bethel, MN, USA