10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 9
Average Mileage:
46,358 miles

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problem #43

Apr 072000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Ice forming in the throttle body of the engine, dealer denied recall repair (98R-01).

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #42

Apr 072000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Ice forming in the throttle body of the engine, dealer denied recall repair (98R-01).

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #41

Mar 172000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas pedal dropped from under drivers foot to the floor and truck accelerated out of control, down shifted to neutral before gas pedal came back up. Cruise control not on, dealers said cruise control was the only thing that could cause that kind of incident and they disconnected it.

- Glendale, AK, USA

problem #40

Mar 132000

F-150

  • miles
While driving down the road noticed that brake lights were out. Also, when the brakes were applied, cruise control didn't disengage. Contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was not under warranty.

- Silvis, IL, USA

problem #39

Feb 172000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving 60 mph in heavy traffic and applying brakes, vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated, cause unknown.

- Lavernia, TX, USA

problem #38

Sep 251999

F-150

  • miles
Consumer started vehicle, but didn't put it in gear, but car took off and went into the intersection. Hit three vans, two of them were demolished. From the impact, the third vehicle stopped the car. There was one person injured.

- Enid, OK, USA

problem #37

Jan 312000

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was recalled for the throttle linkage. But manufacturer said that this vehicle was not in cluded in the recall.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #36

Nov 221999

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was getting ready to turn around, had put on brakes, then all of a sudden car statrted to race. Consumer had to push harder on the brakes, then back tires started spinning as though they were going to take off if front brakes were not working. Consumer felt that car would have tooken off. Consumer had to put car in park.

- St. Charles, MS, USA

problem #35

Nov 031999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
See prior reprt. Sudden failure while vehicle traveling at 35mph caused truck to shift into "4X4 low range" causing increased RPM's and rapid deceleration of truck. Could have caused accident if it had happened on highway. $515.60 amount listed on damages is cost to replace module. At this time no other damage (transmission ?) is known to have occured to the vehicle

- Pleasantville, NY, USA

problem #34

May 011998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While decelerating engine race up to 5 to 6 RPM, causing rear tire to smoke.the only way to stop vehicle from going through the intersection is to turn the iginition key off.

- Arleta, CA, USA

problem #33

Jul 021999

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle been experiencing intermittent problem wth cruise control engaging without turning it on. Also, horn would intermittently operate. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under any recall concerning speed control. Can NHTSA provide any additional information.

- Deptford, NJ, USA

problem #32

May 081999

F-150

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated due to a stuck throttle. This could have caused a crash.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #31

Apr 051999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Upon quick accelleration throttle stuck. Had to go off in a ditch and kill engine before hitting a semi.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #30

Jan 061999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
While driving at 25 to 30 mph on icy roads uphill the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectadly. The accelerator pedal went to the floor by itself. I stomped the pedal but it would not decelerate. I did not touch the brakes because of the icy conditions. I was already out of control so I shifted to neutral and tried to recover the truck. No recovery was possible and a accident involving the truck rolling over occured. Thankfully I was the only person involved or hurt.

- Apison, TN, USA

problem #29

Aug 261998

F-150

  • miles
While applying the brakes the vehicle accelerated. Driver stopped the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #28

Dec 171998

F-150

  • miles
Sudden acceleration after shifting in gear and pressing down on the gas pedal. Vehicle commenced to accelerate and took off while front brakes locked up. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call NHTSA and manufacturer.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #27

Sep 091996

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
EA98018; alleged loss of throttle control. Whenever the cruise control is set at 45 going uphill, the throttle will stick. Driver has to press the brake pedal really hard to disengage system. The manufacture/dealer is not aware of the problem.

- Marysville, PA, USA

problem #26

Oct 041998

F-150

  • miles
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.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #25

Jul 241998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle position sensor fails continually causing power hesitation.

- Kansas Cit, MO, USA

problem #24

Sep 241998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Throttle stuck wide open twice.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

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