Consumer was pulling off from a stop and vehicle suddenly took off like driver's foot was pressing on gas pedal. This sudden acceleration resulted in a crash, and vehicle was totaled. *ph...
1999 Ford Expedition acceleration complaints
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Engine sputtered while at a stop, consumer applied more gas to keep vehicle running. Accelerator pedal got stuck and vehicle took off. Consumer was unable to slow down vehicle, it hit a goup of trees.(speed unknown) consumer suffered injuries to her back. Vehicle was totalled. Ts
I was returning from kansas city, mo. To woodbridge, va., traveling on I-70e at the 51 mm in indiana. My vehicle was set on cruise just under 70 MPH. (69 MPH approx.) suddenly I felt a vibration and sound that resembled driving over rumble strips! There also was immediate vibration in the steering, though no loss of control. I was driving in the slow lane (#2), so I gently applied brakes and moved to the shoulder of the road and stopped. My passenger side front tire had completely come apart. The tread had separated from the casing, and the sidewall was chewed up, exposing the white plys underneath! When the tire was removed and inspected at the garage that towed me, a tear, that went from the rim straight out to where the casing meets the tread was found. There were no foreign objects or bubbles in the tire, nor had I run over anything, and there was no damage to the rim. The tire had about 90% tread on it .this vehicle had just received a maintenance check and servicing at a ford dealership in pittsburgh, penna. On 10aug02. This was a "multi point insp."(including tire rotation) I was told that "all tires, brakes, etc. Were in very good condition, requiring no maintenence beyond fluid and filter changes that were being done at that time. Basically, I don't know what caused the tire to throw the tread, (separate). I do know that the vehicle was checked by the manufacturer's dealership, and based on the information that I have supplied, and the recent problems with firestone, and now continenetal tires, my wife, who was with me, as well as myself are extremely concerned about our safety when traveling at highway speeds, as we often make out of state trips. I will be taking the tire to my local dealership tomorrow 8/26/02, for their evaluation.
While still in park and trying to start up vehicle surges forward, causing a little crash.
While accelerating out of a parking lot, the tires slipped in "slush" (wet-snow). Then vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of approximately 35 MPH. Driver was unable to maintain control of vehicle or stop acceleration while the tires were spinning and sliding in the "slush". Vehicle was stopped when it crashed into a moving vehicle. There are no injuries to report. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem.*akthe air bags failed to deployed on impact.
Vehicle makes grinding noise and lurches upon acceleration up hills. Problem has occurred intermittently since first brought back to dealer in 11/00. Recently brought back to dealer the day after the problem became evident upon acceleration on flat road.
While waiting in a fast food lane vehicle suddenly accelerated and ran into rear of another vehicle. Brakes were applied when this ocurred, but they didn't function. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
A loud "knuckling" sound is often heard when turning at slow speeds. Noise comes from the front end and sounds similar to what one hears when the four wheel drive is engaged and during a sharp turn. The vehicle feels like one is driving over softball sized rocks. There also is an increase in engine rpms associated with this. Campus ford of okemos, mi diagnosed this as a failure of the clutch assenbly in the four wheel drive. This was replaced but the problem still exists. I'm fearful that something could happen to the wheel assembly while traveling down the highway.
Intermittently vehicle jerks forward and jumps. Sealer has replaced transfer case. However , problem reoccurs. Manufacturer has been notified.
When stepping on the gas from a complete stop the car loses power and neraly stalls. Once when accelerating on an on-ramp the car nearly stalled and once when starting from a complete stop the car did stall. The dealer cannot duplicate this problem and seems unwilling to try too hard. They said that they spoke with ford and ford said that there were no other complaints like this. It has happened to both drivers of the vehicle. And it has happened approx. 25 times. It has been in the service dept. At the dealer four times and still not fixed!
Vehicle hesitated while accelerating, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.*ak the vehicle had 5 repairs done for the same problem.
Upon startup of motor, will not idle or will die completely when stopped at intersection or when releasing accelerator when making a turn, causing motor to die and loss of steering and braking. I have complained to dealer and they said it was throttle body linkage (butterfly) sticking and it has occurred on several of friends trucks as well. Fix is new throttle body part @ $300., not under warranty. I feel this is dangerous and widespread and should be retro done under an extended warranty by manufacturer.
Intermittently when accelerating vehicle will stall and die without warning.
I was getting ready to back up and throttle accelerated to full throttle. Truck proceeded about 70 feet before crashing into another vehicle. I had both feet on brake leaving skid marks from front tires on pavement.
The heater hose dripped antifreeze on to a coil causing damage. Yh
Backed into a light pole in a parkinglot. Engine started to "rev" while still in reverse. With my foot still on the brake, I shifted from reverse to drive. At that time, the car accelerated forward at a high rate of speed, hitting a car and going through a storefront wall. I had my foot on the brake the entire time (pictures show the tire marks the entire way). Wheels continued to accelerate after car was stopped by debri, burning holes in the carpet of the store. Hard to say what the cause was at this time. Lawyer refers to it as "sudden acceleration syndrome" but this was related to hitting the pole.
Consumer was driving at 65 MPH , went to apply brakes to slow down ,but they did not work properly. Instead, vehicle began to rev passed 5000 rpms. Consumer had to put it in neutral . Dealer could duplicate defect. But replaced throttle control mechanism , however, could not guarantee that it will solve defect.
While turning vehicle on there was stalling. Consumer cut the vehicle off to restart, and engine revved. Vehicle was driven straight to the shop after the first episode, and it stalled all the way there.
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle accelerating at high speed while driving on highway. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and consumer was informed of a piece of plastic that broke off, which caused throttle to remain wide open.
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