This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer contacted the manufacturer about a recall but was told that his vehicle was not included due to VIN.
While vehicle was parked in the garage a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled, and the house burned down. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Cruise control recall campaign 05V017000, consumer went out of town, and upon T arrival at home, was notified by neighbors that there was a fire in the rear of the house where the vehicle was parked. Vehicle/the siding on the house, and other personal property were damaged. Cruise control NHTSA recall 05V017000.
The consumer parked the vehicle at 11:00am, at around 11:30am the consumer saw a fire in the vehicle. The fire was coming from the engine compartment. Prior to the fire there were no problems. The vehicle had cruise control, but the consumer never used it.
While being parked vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Independant fire investigator determined fire was caused by faulty cruise control switch.
- Dallas, TX, USA
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While parked in the garage it burned. The consumer assumed the water from the vehicle put the fire out, because upon arriving the fire was out. The vehicle was totaled. No damage to the injury.
While parked a loud bang was heard, and the owner noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 05V017000 recall date : Jan 27, 2005 component: Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly while it was parked. Results showed that the cruise control switch wire had a short. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.
Recall campaign 05V017000 concerning Ford cruise control deactivation switch. Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway next to another vehicle. Both vehicles were totally damaged due to the fire. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined.
I just found out the Ford is now recalling the 2000 Expedition's due to the cruise control issue. Two years ago, I was on my way up North and gas was stuck and preceded to excel. I got off at birch run while fighting the gas with my breaks. After running several stop lights, driving reckless to get to a safe place to stop, I ended up leaving my truck parked in a parking lot for the weekend. I drove the truck to a Ford dealer and they told me that nothing was wrong with it. It happened again a couple different times on my way to work in which I took it back to the dealership. They discovered the problem and told me to continue driving it until they got the part in. I ended up having to pay for half of the bill despite it being Ford's issue. Plus, I ended up having to buy new breaks due to them being worn out having to fight the speed acceleration with my breaks. This past Sunday, it has started again. We left the palace of auburn hills and the truck was saying we were going 100 miles an hour down lapeer rd with traffic! what on earth am I supposed to do" keep driving this truck and risk my life, my 6 week old son's life, or someone else's life" I'm scared to death to drive this truck but I can't afford to get out of the lease or fight Ford with an attorney. Help!
The consumer parked the vehicle at 9:00am at the end of day around 6:00pm the consumer returned to car and found it had burned up. The fires started at 3:00pm and had been put out. Prior to the fire the cruise control had stopped working. Insured by state farm investigated by stringer and assoc. Who found that the fire originated in the engine compartment at the speed control deactivation switch. Owner has report.
I have a or should I say had a 2000 Ford Expedition. On Monday January 3, 2005 my cruise control light started blinking on my dashboard. On wed. Jan.5, 2004 I drove it to work, parked it in the parking lot at 7:30am and at 9:30am they ran in to tell me my car was on fire. The car is a total loss! the fire started in the engine on the drivers side.
While the vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The fire originated in the engine compartment.
Vehicle was parked approximately 5 hours before the fire started. Consumer smelled smoke, walked out of house, and saw black smoke coming from under driver's side wheel well, and from along the hood. Consumer popped the hood, and saw flames right at the master cylinder. She grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working one month before the fire, and that the rear door wiper motor also stopped working. Consumer noticed that brake fluid keaked before the fire.
Vehicle was parked for 4 or 5 hours, looked out window, and saw flames coming from driver's side wheel well. Called 911, and got out of house. Fire spread to house. Insured by state farm, agent joe brown in orlando, fl. Prior to the fire no problems with truck. Cruise control worked in May. Did not use it often. No after market equipment. Will E-mail VIN & pictures to bruce york.
My 2000 Ford Expedition caught fire while parked at my job. Engine was off and no one was in the vehicle. The car is totaled and insurance in only paying for the value of the vehicle which leaves me with a balance to pay off.
Vehicle caught on fire after being parked 5 to 10 minutes. Fire centered on driver's side near the firewall. The cruise control and rear windshield wiper failed within 2 months of the fire.
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- Beaumont, TX, USA