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2001 Ford F-250 Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford F-250 has 17 NHTSA speed control complaints and 1 speed control-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford F-250

Tires
48
Engine
29
Powertrain
27
Steering
24
Brakes
21
Speed Control
17
Suspension
13
Seat Belts
12
Electrical
10
Airbags
8
Visibility
7
Wheels
5
Other
3

17

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Speed Control Recalls

06V286000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 12, 2020VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESLOCATION MASTER CYLINDER CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SENSOR LEAKING BRAKE FLUID NON FUNCTIONAL BRAK...
Sep 12, 2019VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTA...
Aug 11, 2018VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE...
Nov 16, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND AT 2:30 AM SMOKE ALARMS WENT OFF AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF GAR...
Aug 1, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE TRUCK WAS PARKED INSIDE A METAL BUILDING WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED AROUND 1:41 A.M. WHILE BUSINESS ...
Jul 7, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJULY 7, 2011, MY 2001 FORD F250 DIESEL, CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE MY TRUCK WAS IN DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO...
Apr 25, 2009VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE ...
May 31, 2007VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F250. APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE ...
Jul 24, 2006VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMI...
May 28, 2006VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH ON FLAT GROUND, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, MY TRUCK F...
Jan 28, 2006VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFORD 2001 BLEW UP INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVE WAY WHILE VEHICLE WAS OFF. TOTAL LOSS. *NM
Aug 8, 2005VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLELECTRICAL FIRE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS. *NM
May 10, 2005VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT THE CRUISE CONTROL STUCK TWICE, THE LAST CAME UP OUT OF THE SEAT AND HAD TO BOTH FEET ON THE BRAK...
Mar 12, 2005VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOP WORKING...
Nov 22, 2004VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 AT APPROXIMATELY 3AM, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE ...
May 24, 2002VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCONSUMER WAS BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND ALMOS...
Jan 1, 1970VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. CAUSE UNKNOW...

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