TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FLAMES APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE BUILDING SECURITY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 198,000.