1995 Ford F-150 Acceleration Problems

Which parts fail

• Cruise control
  46
• Linkages
  2

Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  12%
• 25k–50k
  37%
• 50k–75k
  37%
• 75k–100k
  818%
• 100k–150k
  1739%
• 150k+
  1227%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, when he noticed fire exiting from the engine. The contact stated he had a fire extinguisher and water hose and was trying to extinguished the fire but was unable to. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was informed by the fire department that his VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 05V017000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated no one was injured. The vehicle was not drivable and stated the fire department deemed the vehicle totaled. The contact called local dealer fahrney Ford (3105 highland ave, selma, ca 93662), were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,500.

Speed control switch on brake master cylinder caught on fire. Damage limited to switch which was unplugged after failure. Subsequently, brake fluid has leaked out of master cylinder at switch plug resulting in corrosion of brake parts including brake master cylinder and brake booster. Brakes are now malfunctioning resulting spongy pedal and left front caliper grabbing abruptly and locking up causing loss of control of vehicle while braking when driving on any roads in any condition. The leaking fluid has caused corrosion and failure of various parts including mounts for electrical connectors and possibly electrical connectors and wiring.

Tl* the contact owned a 1995 Ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it caught fire without warning. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V017000 (vehicle speed control). A fire report was filed. The contact extinguished most of the fire before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the damaged exceeded the value of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 308,000.

On Saturday August 26, 2005 this 1995 Ford f150 was driven approximately 10 miles and parked in a parking lot. On the way to the business I attempted to use the cruise control which failed to work. I was in the business for 1 1/2 hours and returned to the truck. When I got into the truck I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. I did not attempt to start the truck and immediately got out. I then tried to open the hood which failed to release. I looked through the space between the hood and fender and noticed flames. I immediately had someone call 911. The troy fire department showed up in approximately 4 minutes and after prying the hood open extinguished the fire. The fire department stated that the fire was electrical in nature and recommended disconnecting the battery to prevent further fire which was done. …

I parked and secured my 1995 Ford f-150 and went to work. Approximately 15 minutes later a fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side. The security and fire department of my place of employment responded quickly (fifteen minutes or less) and extinguished the fire. They broke the driver side window in an effort to gain access but the hood latch cable had already been disabled by the fire so access was gained by prying open the hood. Everything on the driver's side of the engine compartment was ruined. The fireman at the scene pointed out the cruise control deactivation switch as the probable cause of the fire. My insurance agent (usaa) has not as of yet gotten back with me as to the estimated extent of the damages but considering the extensive electrical and other damage it is my prediction that the truck will be considered as a total loss. …

On October 30th, 2009 I was traveling on route 113 towards portland, me. After I went by a gas station in brownfield, me I started to pass a vehicle. I pushed the gas pedal and shortly after I understood that I cannot control my car. The gas pedal stuck and brakes were working only for a short while. I got to around 30 MPH from 65 MPH. The white smoke started to rise from the sides of my track. In a short distance, brakes fail completely and car started to accelerate even more. When I realized the I was coming to the bridge in hiram, me, I decided to crash into something in order to stop the vehicle. Next thing I remembered I was taking out of the car and was going in ambulance to maine medical center. My husband notified Ford shortly after accident. We file a complaint with Ford, but they didn't respond to it so far.

Truck burned because of faulty cruise control switch which I was unaware of. I am a car dealer and purchased this truck over a year ago and have had problems with it but was unaware that it was because of this switch. I never received a notice that this was a recall problem. The cruise control no longer worked, the battery would go dead quit often, the ABS light would flash and the fuse in the system would blow and had to be replaced often, it would not shift out of park once the truck was started, the rear brake lamps would not work. We went to various places and asked people about this but no one was able to help us and never told about a recall. My husband and father would work on the truck quit often but we could never get it fixed.

Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford f-150. The contact stated that her vehicle caught fire under a tree. The fire chief stated that the vehicle caught fire near the cruise control. The contact could not get under the hood to extinguish the fire. She received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 05V388000 (vehicle speed control); however, she did not receive a notice prior to the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. Ford stated that the contact denied receiving any notices because they sent them to her residence. Ford stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was only covered by liability insurance. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 147,000.

Reference to recall #05V388000. Approx 7 years ago the harness shorted out. The vehicle was parked and when starting up saw smoke and smelled electrical short. Observe electrical component shortening out of the cruise control wire harness. This caused the cruise control (I.e. Horn, speed settings) not to work. I contact Ford who advised there was no recall for this. A year or two later I saw a recall for this exact issue. At that time refused to fix the wire harness and just unplugged the assembly. I contacted NHTSA who advised to try again and if they don't fix file a complaint. I took to Ford dealer again who advised they will not fix even though it was connected to the item that shorted out. Can you please help.

The truck was sitting in the garage at work when smoke started pouring out around the hood. I raised the hood to find the speed de-activation switch on fire.I put out the fire. And purchased a new switch from 32 Ford in batavia ohio, and installed it.32 Ford advised me to call Ford and make them aware of the problem with the older trucks , which I did to no avail,as they just passed me back and forth , and no one would listen to what I had to say. All I want is to warn them about the problem in the older model trucks. They have fire hazard. We were just lucky that we were at work when it happened or it would have burned our co. Highway garage down. Thank you neil morrison garage superintendent adams co. Highway dept.

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