2002 Ford Expedition: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed May 23, 2016 · Engine · 219,000 miles · MN

Idling at a metered ramp I experienced unintended acceleration while in line waiting for my turn at the metered light.the car in front of me rolled forward and I following suit. I did not touch the accelerator but merely released my foot from the brake pedal. The truck surged forward unexpectedly. I was able to apply the brakes before impacting the car in front of me. As I sternly applied the brakes the engine settled down and all systems worked as expected for the remainder of my commute. 5/23/2016 approx. 7:25 am cdt. Sunny and clear weather approx 63 degrees f. "normal" humidity. My daughter is the primary driver of this vehicle and when asked if this has happened to her the answer to my surprise was yes.

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · TX · crash

In march 2012 mother was pulling into a parking lot in waco. Car suddenly accelerated and ran through the parking lot eventually hitting a parked car. Car was fixed and mother told them to check this issue out. Again on 9/3/12, she was pulling into a parking space the car squealed, suddenly accelerated, did almost a u turn and ran into the wall at walgreens. Thankfully, no pedestrian was walking out of the store or they would have been seriously injured.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · AZ

2002 ford expedition, sticking throttle or accelerator causes sudden acceleration and is quite dangerous, has happened several times and almost drove into a building. Almost feels like the cruise control is engaged but is not, this has happened just sitting at a stop light and happened when trying to pull into a parking spot and has happened a few times while driving.

Filed Feb 5, 2007 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · MO

Tl*- while driving the 2002 ford expedition on the highway 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning. In order to stop the acceleration the contact had to put vehicle into neutral. The contact had not taken vehicle to dealership for repair.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · NC

Dt: the caller complained about unwanted vehicle acceleration. This happened regardless of weather conditions and intermittently. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem because they could not duplicate it. Manufacturer said they would note the problem and contact dealer if they found an answer. Caller stated it happened mostly when vehicle was sitting still, like at a light or stop sign. Caller said the problem she read about was the throttle sticking. *ak the consumer states that this could've caused and accident, she was in her driveway and the car lunged forward while her foot was on the brake pedal. Update 4/23/07tr

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Acceleration · IL

Dt: the consumer states her 2002 ford expedition the vehicle lunges forward. Her husband was at a stop light and with his foot on the brake it lunged forward. Her son picked her up in the vehicle today, with his foot on the brake it lunged forward while she was trying to get in the vehicle. Then it happened again at a stop light and they almost hit the vehicle in front of them. At that point, she called her husband and he told her it has occurred a couple of times to him. The dealership did not have any information as to why this happened. The dealership where they purchased the vehicle stated ford is not responsible for that problem. The problem started a couple weeks ago, not definite.

Filed Mar 27, 2004 · Acceleration · 9,000 miles · NY

Vehicle accelerates by itself while braking during stops. The speed of vehicle is about 2-5 MPH and the acceleration comes on without warning. Tachometer jumps to about 1500 RPM. This lasts for 2-3 seconds with engine speed returning to normal. This is an intermitant problem that I nor the dealer can duplicate. They are unable to find the cause. The first time this happened was behind a miata that was stopped at a traffic light and I was approaching from behind when it accelerated and I almost mounted the rear of that car. It pulled through the brakes and jumped forward. This has happened 4 times since bought new in aug of 2002. It is happening more and more frequently. I have requested a replacement truck thru ford as well as the franklin square, ny ford dealer where I bought the car. I have not received and communication from the company or the dealer. The dealership refused to indicate in their paperwork that this vehicle was in safe mechanical condition. This is a severe safety problem and need your assistance forthwith.

Filed Dec 12, 2003 · Acceleration · 27,165 miles · CA

We purchased our 2002 5.4l expedition on october 13,2001. On approximately 5 occasions, we have been at a stop with the brake pedal depressed. The engine suddenly accelerated, causing the vehicle to lurch forward requiring you to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to avoid collision or further unwanted movement of the vehicle. It is very stressful to drive, thinking that it will happen again. We have brought this problem to the attention of our dealer several times. They cannot detect the problem and indicated that there were no similar complaints on file. The last incident occurred on on dec. 4, 2003. After contacting the customer service department at ford motor company, we requested that the dealer install a flight recorder. I we fear for the safety of ourselves, of our children, and of others. To further aggravate the situation, service staff from our ford dealer have suggested that it is driver error (suggesting that we are applying pressure to the brake and gas pedal simultaneously. We are certain this is not the case). Please let us know of your findings and any additional steps to take. Thank you.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

On four occasions when applying brakes, and just before stopping, engine would surge and suddenly accelerate. Vehicle been to dealer, and dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.