While reversing the rpms raced at a high rate. This caused the vehicle to hit a tree and go into a ditch. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Plant City, FL, USA

After shifting to reverse, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate hitting a house. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The consumer stated that there four sets of skid marks on the pavement. Two skid marks from the rear wheels spinning and two from the front wheels as a result of them dragging from the applied brakes. The consumer request information be documented on the internet due to no computer. The consumer stated that his wife was forced backwards at a high rate of speed hitting a brick wall, jumping the wall and into the neighbors house. The consumer stated that the wheels where still spinning after the accident and dug a hole about 8 inches deep into the flower bed.

- Manassas, VA, USA

A light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle would not move. Consumer pulled over before the vehicle stopped. Consumer turned off the vehicle for a few minutes then restarted it. Took vehicle for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle housing sensor needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the vehicle runs then stops after traveling at any speed.

- Holbrook, PA, USA

2004 Ford F150 XLT 4WD supercab(brakes constantly squealing)conditions were normal even braking.I never had to slam on the brakes. 've brought my vehicle back to Ford dealership three times over a period of 4 months.corrective actions are scuffing the brake pads and deglazing the rotors.it's fine for a month and the squealing is back as well as a deposit of brake dust on the wheel.I've also had two incidents concerning the electronic accelrator(Ford calls this drive by wire as it is digitally controlled acceleration)the trouble light displayed in dash panel twice over a period of 4 months.the last incident caused the vehicle engine to violently sputter and misfire causing loss of power.the vehicle was checked with diagnostic equipment and I was told that nothing appeared wrong with the accelerator module.the brakes I can live with but the electronic accelerator is paramount for the vehicle to function.no accelerator(digital) no go.loss of power, control and you might cause an accident causing injury to you and others.

- Nanuet, NY, USA

While driving 30 mph and without warning the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The driver applied the brakes and was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

While parking a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck I experienced an unintended acceleration incident. This occurred as I was engaging the brakes of the vehicle. As I applied pressure to the brake pedal, the engine revved up and the vehicle lurched forward. To stop the vehicle from accelerating I took my foot off the brake and let the vehicle stop on its own. I later told the owner (my uncle) about the event, and he immediately told me that he had a similar occurrence while backing up the vehicle. He told me what was happening was my foot was touching both the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. I examined the distance between the brake and accelerator pedals and sure enough my foot would bridge the gap between the two, engaging both at the same time. The following day I had the same situation occur again, but this time I was able to get the vehicle to stop by moving my foot leftward on the brake pedal. A personal note about my experience with Ford full size pickups, I have been driving various models since the mid 1970's and have never had an unintentional acceleration occur. This particular model comes equipped with adjustable pedals that may play apart in the problem. But I think the size of the accelerator pedal may be the major contributing factor in causing this problem. I feel this is an ergonomics problem that will need to be addressed before someone gets killed or maimed. I have know doubt people would have been seriously harmed had they been within four feet of the front of the vehicle when this unintentional acceleration occurred.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Intermittently, the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate, the consumer had to turn off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle. The dealership kept the vehicle for 15 days, however they were unable to duplicate the problem.

- Pineville, LA, USA