Sudden acceleration in 2008 ford expedition (king ranch). Vehicle accelerated after being put into drive. Vehicle went through double brick wall and over a horse before coming to a stop.
2008 Ford Expedition acceleration complaints
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Experienced problem with power windows failing to operate whenever vehicle was in direct sunlight ( 90 degree or more) with all windows closed. Two dealers were notified and nothing could be found because by the time consumer got to the dealer the windows were working properly. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.*ak replaced main power window switch on driver side on 5-26-00. *yh according to the police report, the consumer entered the vehicle, placed the vehicle into reverse, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated backwards in a clockwise direction. During the reverse movement, the consumer struck the left front of another vehicle and hit a pedestrian who was ultimately killed. Updated 04/06/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning to approximately 50 MPH. The contact attempted to engage the parking brake; however, the vehicle would not stop. She had to shift the vehicle into park and shut off the vehicle. Approximately 20 minutes later, the failure recurred. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 9,042 and current mileage was 9,142.
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