2008 Ford Expedition: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · 26,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

The vehicle accelerated in reverse from our garage and could not be stopped. It hit a tree. My wife suffered three broken ribs and a broken leg. I suffered severe bruises. A video of the accident is available in mp4 format. The police report and the insurance claim can be obtained. This vehicle model has been involved in lawsuits accusing unintended acceleration. I believe this is the cause of this accident. The vehicle is being held by the insurance company.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Acceleration · 44,382 miles · TX · crash

Sudden acceleration, that tore up about five cars in a hospital parking lot and onto on coming traffic.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Acceleration · 99,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to over 100 MPH. After trying to decelerate, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact shifted into neutral and was able to coast to the side of the road. After stopping, the contact noticed that the brakes were smoking and extremely hot. The police and fire department were contacted arrived on scene to assist the contact. The police and the fire department both noted that the accelerator pedal had become jammed and would not release. The battery was then disconnected so that the vehicle would not ignite. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 99,000.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Acceleration · 32,000 miles · TX · crash

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.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Transmission · 20,035 miles · WA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that the transmission made a knocking noise and when traveling at low speeds and lunged forward. While slowing down to 15 MPH to make a right turn, the vehicle jerked forward and when driving straight and slowing down, it would continue to jerk after an attempt to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the plate assembly/drive plate and the screen assembly were replaced. The problem was not remedied by the repairs. The contact was driving in reverse out of the garage when the vehicle began pulling in reverse. The vehicle also pulled back 6 feet when in the park position. When the tow truck arrived, the vehicle exhibited the identical failure while it was in park. The dealer informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,035. The current mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Acceleration · 9,042 miles · MA

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.