Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated at 62 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH. The contact had to turn the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) and that they were unable to inspect the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.
1998 Ford F-150: sudden unintended acceleration
15 of the 1,381 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Consumer was pulling out of the car port when vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing consumer to hit another vehicle. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Sudden acceleration from 5 MPH to over 40 MPH while slowing for stopped traffic resulting in an accident and $4,000 damage to the truck and an unknown amount to the car I struck after the sudden acceleration.
While passing another vehicle the accelerator stuck causing sudden acceleration, consumer had to put vehicle into neutral and turn off the engine to reduce speed. Nlm
Whenever applying brakes intermittently it caused vehicle to surge forward. Pedal would get hard, and vehicle would continue on before stopping. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. Feel free to provide further details.
Due to defective throttle linkage and pcv valve, vehicle suddenly accelerated which may have caused a crash. Please provide further information.
The consumer had the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle accelerated on its own forward. Consumer had his foot on the brakes, and the vehicle kept on accelerating.
When the vehicle was put into reverse it suddenly accelerated backwards,causing a collision. Cause unknown, consumer had to put vehicle in park and cut the vehicle off inorder to regain control. Please give any further details.
Had just taken foot off accelerator pedal when it suddenly accelerated up to 80mph. Had stood on brakes to slow vehicle, but engine had revved up as high as it could go. Moved vehicle to side of road & slammed into neutral to stop. Shifted into park, turned vehicle off. Later restarted vehicle & it started racing. *ak
When driving under 20 MPH, vehicle accelerated by itself and it almost caused an accident.
The throttle control began to stick during cold weather, causing sudden acceleration and loss of control. The dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates. Vehicle has been at dealership four times . Dealer has replaced the accelerator cable. Also replaced twice cruise control.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, or 6.8L engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an induction backfire on accelerations and decelerations during all ambient...
- Some vehicles may experience an idle vibration
- Information on vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- Remedy
- By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Recall number 05V388000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2l engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine, michigan, idaho, wyoming, south dakota, colorado, nebraska, kansas, iowa, missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and massachusetts. The throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees fahrenheit.
- Risk
- Increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.
Recall number 98V007000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford F-150 sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1998 Ford F-150?
15 of 1,381 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford F-150?
There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 73Ball joint 69Tire blowout 64Adaptive cruise 53Engine failure 39Fuel leak 28Knocking 26ABS 22Overheating 20No deployment 19Won't start 16Brake failure 15Stalling 14Wipers 14Grinding brakes 11Transmission failure 11Power steering loss 10Water leak 10Check engine light 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Door locks 7Fuel smell 7Jerking 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Coil spring 5Misfire 5
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