Consumer received recall 05V017000. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and was informed the part was not in after disconnecting cruise control. Cruise control was disconnected in mid February.

- Bloomfield, CT, USA

NHTSA recall 05V170000 concerning cruise control. While being parked for approximately 2 hours vehicle caught on fire. When investigated it was determined to be cruise control. Consumer then received recall notice 8 days later.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

I was in my house working on my computer and my dog was barking. After about a minute of non stop barking I thought someone may have been in my driveway so I looked out the window and could see flames coming out from under my hood. I went outside and called 911. By the time the fire department got to my house my truck was completely destroyed. Along with all my construction tools that were inside. This happened about 3:00 P.M. this is a 2000, Ford, F150 4X4 supercab.

- Burleson, TX, USA

Vehicle was parked in front of the house pvermoght, and consumer was notified by a neighbor on the phone that the vehicle was on fire. The tires burned, the windows blew out, and all the wiring was burned. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. Consumer had just purchased the vehicle, and did not know at this time if the vehicle was included in the NHTSA cruise control recall 05V017000.

- Altoona, PA, USA

The vehicle caught on fire while parked under an apartment building. The fire department extinguished the fire. The insurance investigator indicated that the fire was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch. Recall 05V017000 was issued and this vehicle was included, but consumer was never notified. The truck was in the dealership being serviced a week prior to the fire. Rick stated that he had had problems with the odometer light flashing on and off about a week before the fire. He had also had troubles with his axles. Rick too the vehicle to the dealer to have these issues resolved about a week before the fire. The next day after picking the car up fro the dealer, rick said that one of his fuses was popping on the circuit that the flashers wre on. Her took the vehicle back to the dealer the next day and they replace the fuse but nothing else. Rick said he never used the cruise control and did not know if it was working. Insured by state farm policy #1174126F2275 claim #75A940492. Rick said that sf had done a fire investigation and that he had pictures as well and that he would E-mail them to bruce york. The fire spread to the apartment building where the vehicle was parked.

- Montclair, CA, USA

While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but not resolve the problem.

- Cypress, TX, USA

Vehicle was parked in the driveway, and consumer was notified by a passerby that the vehicle was on fire. The entire front had been destroyed. Consumer was not notified of the cruise control NHTSA recall campaign 05V017000.

- Bronson, FL, USA

On jaunuary 28, 2005 I took my 2000 Ford Expedition to family Ford in marietta, oh to have the necessary item disconnected to avoid a fire. I had heard the caution on the national news and took the car in almost immediately. The service department of above dealership stated they disconnected the cruise control. During the first part of February 2005 I received the recall letter from Ford Motor Company. I did not act on the letter as I had already done what was recommended and planned to make an appointment for a permanant repair when the parts became available. On 2-24-05 about 15-20 minutes after I had parked the car in the driveway for the night my husband, who had been outside, opened the door and called in "call 911 your car is on fire". he then went outside and tried to use the fire extinguisher through the grill to stem the fire. The williamstown volunteer fire department responded quickly and efficiently, putting out the fire. In addition to the engine/hood, etc. Disappearing in the fire, the battery blew up and there is lead all over our house, yard, as well as anti-freeze soaked into the gravel driveway. Certainly an environmental hazard to our family which includes three dogs. Also a problem for the neighbor dogs. Ford Motor Company was informed and on 3-1-05 I was given the option of letting my insurance handle it or having the car towed to the nearest dealership [another expense] and having them evaluate if it is a mechanical defect. If it is Ford would give me trade-in value. Obviously I cannot replace the car for the trade-in value. Ford Motor Company accepts no responsibility for clean up of my house and driveway.

- Williamstown, WV, USA

On Jan. 25,2005 my 2000 Ford F150 caught on fire under the hood in the location of the master cylinder. The truck had been parked for Apr. 3/4 of an hour. The truck was inspected by Ford. It was determined by them that the cruise control deactivation switch was at fault. Ford accepted responsibility and has made an unacceptable offer to purchase the truck from me.

- Locust, NC, USA

No events leading up to failure. My Ford F150 was parked in my mother's carport. From inside the house I heard an explosion. I looked out the door to carport. Hood on truck had popped up and flames were coming from under the hood, already touching the roof of the carport. My mother and I got out of the house immediately. I called 911 on my cell phone. The fire department responded quickly. However, the house sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage throughout and is un-livable. My mother's car was also burned completely in the fire. I received my recall notice on February 18th, one week after the fire.

- Winona, MS, USA

The consumer was sleeping when the vehicle, parked under the carport, caught on fire and burned. The consumer's home was destroyed. Cruise control NHTSA recall 05V017000.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

While vehicle was parked it caught on fire due to an electrical short within the cruise control switch. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.

- Schwenksville, PA, USA

Vehicle was parked when all of a sudden it caught on fire due to an electrical short in the cruise control switch. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

- Winder, GA, USA

My husband and I bought a 2000 Ford F-150. On Feb 4, 2005 after my husband had been home for about 20 mins he noticed his horn was blowing non-stop. He went outside to the truck and opened his door and black smoke rolled out the cab of the truck. He poped the hood and flames from the front driver side came out. He called the fire dept but there was no hope. We had only had the truck for about 6 months and now there is nothing left of the truck except the bed.

- Spring Grove, VA, USA

NHTSA recall campaign 05V017000 concerning cruise control. Vehicle was parked in the driveway. Consumer was home when he was notified that the vehicle was on fire. Consumer was unable to put the fire out. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

Vehicle was parked in the parking lot and the left side of the vehicle caught on fire. The entire vehicle was engulfed into flames. Owner notified the fire department. Owner stated that the cruise control was never used.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

Cruise control on 2000 model Ford F-150 quit operating. Found brake fluid leaking around speed control termination switch connected to brake fluid reservoir. Was rotating tires on said pickup when I noticed large amount of smoke and small fire coming from under hood. Pulled fuse from under dash to speed control and stopped smoke and fire. Looked at switch that was leaking fluid and noticed wires had been melted. Plastic (poly) brake fluid reservoir was also damaged but did not leak fluid. Bought new switch from Ford dealership and screwed in fluid block and repaired wiring with new terminal connectors that came with switch. I still have old melted switch and damaged brake fluid reservoir.

- Seagoville, TX, USA

The consumer parked the vehicle at 10:30 am, around 11:00 the consumer was told that there was a fire. Fire was coming from the engine compartment. No problems with the vehicle. The vehicle had cruise control and it was used one time when the vehicle was first bought 9 months ago. No structure damage. Will send photos to bruce york. Vehicle was insured by claredon insurance. 305-260-5700.

- Miami, FL, USA

Vehicle was parked in the driveway and it caught on fire. The fire department was notified, and extinguished the fire. Later, owner L stated that cruise control was not working at that time, and the brake light fuse kept popping. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 05V017000 the vehicle had no brake lights.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

While parked cruise control failed and vehicle caught on fire.

- San Antonio, TX, USA