NHTSA Complaint #10430464 — 1997 FORD F-150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10430464
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 14, 2011
Date Filed	October 17, 2011
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NEXT TO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. LATER THAT NIGHT, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

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