10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,872 miles

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problem #27

Dec 232005

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,215 miles
The contact stated there is a NHTSA recalls campaigns 05V388000 and 98V007000 regarding the vehicle speed control and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

problem #26

Feb 062004

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,335 miles
While driving down an icy hill, the throttle became stuck. The driver had to shut off the engine to stop the throttle from sticking. Driver lost power brakes and steering, but was able to come to a safe stop.

- Butte, MT, USA

problem #25

Jan 212004

F-150

  • 169,000 miles
While driving throttle stuck, and vehicle started to accelerate at a high rate. Consumer depressed the brake pedal numerous times to decelerate the vehicle, but it was of no avail. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #24

Jan 092004

F-150

  • 120,000 miles
While driving throttle stuck. This caused the consumer to drive into a ditch. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Bemidji, MN, USA

problem #23

Jul 092003

(reported on)

F-150

  • 5,000 miles
Consumer was attempting to merge onto highway and depressed gas pedal for acceleration, B ut vehicle did not have sufficient power for acceleration and jerked excessively.

- Richmond, MO, USA

problem #22

Dec 152002

F-150

  • miles
Gas pedal stuck and the consumer lost control on pavement.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #21

Nov 012002

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • 92,000 miles
When consumer attempted to step on the accelerator it became stuck. Ts scc

- Freeport, PA, USA

problem #20

Dec 271998

F-150

  • miles
When vehicle is at a dead stop suddenly it feels like someone slammed foot on accelerater. Vehicle acts as if it wants to take off.

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #19

May 102001

F-150

  • miles
While starting to accelerate by pushing on gas pedal vehicle continued to accelerate when consumer took his foot off pedal. Consumer had to turn ignition off in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealership or mechanic at this time. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #18

Feb 272001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Intermittently accelerator pedal sticks. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Harrison Twnshp, MI, USA

problem #17

Jan 152001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Accelerator sticks when first applied. Consumer has to press harder, then vehicle surges forward.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #16

Dec 222000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Throttle hung three times at night with outside temp at or below O degree, there is a recall but did not show up on my truck acording to mt. Orab Ford. I need this problim fixed as I drive at night when temp is lowest. Thanks for your time joe morris. My VIN would not show up on your progams.

- Williamsburg, OH, USA

problem #15

Sep 192000

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Accelerator pedal became stuck when consumer went to pass a vehicle, causing vehicle speed to accelerate up to 90 mph. Only way to stop acceleration was by consumer bending down and pulling up on the accelerator from floor. Dealer claimed parts was on back order.

- Centinnial, WY, USA

problem #14

Dec 231999

F-150

  • miles
In passing a vehicle, the accelerator stuck. Speeds went past 90. The brakes would only slow the vehicle to 70. Finally downshifting slowed the car and the accelerator became unstuck. If there had been another vehicle in the road ahead, the only choice would have been to ditch the vehicle. No one should have to experience this type of failures.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #13

Nov 151999

F-150

  • miles
On occasion the gas pedal sticks and there is a loss of throttle control. The problem is intermittent and occurs at various speeds.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #12

Aug 231999

F-150

  • miles
My gas pedal stuck. I had just quit using my cruise control as I approached a junction at the freeway. Then rounded the bend, my truck just sped up. I tapped the brakes to make sure the cruise control was disingaged. The truck surged forward again, although this time it really took off like I had mashed the gas pedal full force. Luckily enough I was on a freeway and not in a normal neighborhood. By sheer determination, two good legs, low traffic, and god, I stopped that truck. Something is wrong with my truck. Please tell me what should be fixed.

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

problem #11

Mar 041999

F-150

  • miles
Had foot on accelerator pedal while on an incline. If foot is removed off accelerator pedal, vehicle would roll backwards. The accelerator pedal would stick after being applied again.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

problem #10

May 041999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
The accelerator is sticking to the floor in a wide open position, causing loss of vehicle control.

- Bristol, VT, USA

problem #9

Apr 071999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
I had the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while passing another car. After passing, the accelerator was stuck at full throttle. I tried pressing the brakes, and that didn't work. I tried to put it in neutral, and I accidently put it in either park or reverse and then the tires squealed. I was finally able to get to the side of the road (avoiding running into a schoolbus), and put it in park and put the emergency brake on. The pedal was still all the way down at full throttle. I reached down with my hand and pulled the accelerator up to 'unstick' it. I do not believe that the floor mat had anything to do with this, or that a floor mat is capable of holding the pedal all the way down at full throttle. The Ford dealer is currently investigating the problem, but after 1.5 days they say that they can't find anything. But, the Ford dealer manager has the identical truck, and said that this happened to him also, but he just thought it was the floor mat. I told him to demonstrate how that could happen, and I think he will tomorrow if they do not find anything wrong with the vehicle. He also said that he doesn't know what to look for as far as the 'sudden acceleration' complaint.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #8

Nov 111998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 25 mph in traffic and applying throttle pedal, pedal got stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate.

- Marysville, PA, USA

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