1991 Ford Aerostar acceleration problems

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

As soon as consumer shifted to drive, vehicle accelerated on its own, with tires spinning. Consumer applied brakes, then park brake, and shifted to neutral. Consumer accidently shifted to reverse and heard a loud clunking sound, vehicle came to a stop.*ak

Filed May 31, 2001 · Acceleration · WA

While makeing a stop with foot depressing brake pedal vehicle started idling high. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Acceleration · MN · crash

As consumer tried to pull forward, engine revved and vehicle accelerated. Pedal was stuck all the way to floor, vehicle was stopped by concrete wall after about 40 ft. Vehicle totalled.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Acceleration · OR

Vehicle suddenly accelerated while being placed into reverse at a high speed. Vehicle had to be stopped by turnning off the key. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Acceleration · VA

Car accelerates uncontrollably, loud ticking noise. Vehicle would not turn off, even with keys out of the ignition. Vehicle towed to dealer, they could not find problem. *ak

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Acceleration · VA · crash

When husband started vehicle it suddenly accelerated without prior warning, collision resulted. Dealer repaired vehicle but could not find the source of the problem. *ak

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Acceleration · OH

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle being out of control (attorney for consumer). Mjs

Filed Jun 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA · crash

Upon shifting gear into drive with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Lost control and went through a building. Driver had foot on the brakes, but they failed to stop vehicle. Insurance company inspected the vehicle and said that rain got into the cruise control box, causing it to fail. Please provide further information.

Filed May 18, 1999 · Acceleration · UN

Vehicle suddenly accelerated when shifted from park causing consumer to hit a parked vehicle.

Filed Jan 3, 1999 · Acceleration · PA · crash

On december 14, 1998, I wrote [xxx] at john kennedy ford in feasterville asking for assistance in 2 areas. One help determine the cause of the accelerator lock. Two, get the word out for appropriate recall or modification. Their customer service manager called me the next morning saying he faxed the letter I wrote them (attached) to ford in michigan and they were waiting to hear back from them for the next instruction as to what to do or I would hear from them. I have not heard from either, so I am writing you , now. I could have seriously injury or destroyed several lives as a direct result of a defect or faulty part. I need to know what to do to warn others and assist them in getting their aerostar vans free from this menacing defect. Please help. Below is letter to ford. [xxx] service manager john kennedy ford 620 bustleton pike feasterville, pa 19047 dear [xxx] , I own a 91 ford aerostar xlt van. It now has 96000 miles. I purchased it from checkered flag auto salesat 2029 rt 13, croydon, pa with no warranty on 9/3/97. Vin number [xxx]. When I first bought the van my mechanic checked it out, changed the transmission fluid, oil and repaired rear seal gasket and tuned it up and inspected it. I've since had new brakes, new power steering hose, and new brake lines, inspection and another oil change. None of this maintenance was recent. Unfortunately, the van accelerator suddenly opened wide right after I put it in drive 2 weeks ago, sunday, 11/29/98, about 4:15 p.m. My foot was not on the gas. I stepped on the brakes and they were stiff. I then stood on the brake and the pedal went to the floor. This occurred at the shopping center at huntington pike and philmont avenue. I was in the second row of parking facing the gift store and chose to hit the parked car in front and to the left of me instead of going through or into the gift store building. My van did not sustain severe damage as I hit the curb, hopped up into the. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f