1997 Ford F-150 cruise control problems

While driving approximately 50 to 55 MPH, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own. Trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on. Neither air bag deployed, and none of the three seat belts held passengers. Driver sustained face and head injuries. Front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. Approximately 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping sound. He looked out the window and noticed flames a foot high above the hood of his vehicle. The fire ultimately spread to the passenger compartment and part of the bed of the vehicle. The fire damaged three other vehicles that were parked in the vicinity. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 215,000.