10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,703 miles

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problem #7

Aug 172006

F-250 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
: the contact stated while the vehicle was idle, a fire erupted which was caused by a faulty electrical system. The fire originated from the engine compartment front underhood. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the cruise control deactivation switch and wiring for the electrical system was observed to be completely burnt to the ground. A fire report was taken# 06-017205. Also, the manufacturer was notified, but would not offer any resolution while this case was under investigation.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 242006

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles
: the contact stated while unloading the vehicle parked in the driveway, smoke was observed coming from under the hood. When the hood was opened, the speed control system was observed to be on fire. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The dealership determined the VIN is not included in the recall # 05V388000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #5

Aug 082005

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200,220 miles
Electrical fire resulted in total loss.

- Davidsonville, MD, USA

problem #4

May 102005

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,703 miles
Dt the cruise control stuck twice, the last came up out of the seat and had to both feet on the brake to get it stop. Contacted the dealer, who said that its not included the recall, and there was nothing they could do. Cruise set on 59 mph and it idled really high. Had to keep hitting the off button, and put vehicle in neutra, L and it still it would not disingage. Had them disconnect cruise control.

- Midlein , MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 042005

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles
We were notified by police and fire department officials that there was a fire in our yard. Our Ford 250 was on fire and had not been driven for around 4 hours. Upon investigation the fire marshall indicated the location of where the fire began and presumed it was the brake pressure switch based on its location. The car has been totaled and caught another vehicle on fire next to it.

- Stafford, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 012004

F-250 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
Cruise control quit working...a month later my truck burnt to the ground in the middle of the night.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 222004

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
On November 22, 2004 at approximately 3am, consumer's vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Consumer was aware of similar incidents involving Ford trucks due to cruise control.

- Umatilla, FL, USA