2008 Ford F-150: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jan 20, 2024 · Brakes · NY

When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge forward as if accelerator stuck. Nearly caused accident, dealer said there was no fix to raise the brake pedal.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Acceleration · OH · crash · 1 injury

2008 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to throttle body system malfunction. *smd the consumers wife was driving the vehicle, but when she hit the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 43,500 miles · WV

Twice in the last two months my truck has suddenly accelerated when I pressed the brake pedal to stop. The first time I thought I had accidentally hit the accelerator at the same time as the brake; but it happened again and it was clearly a surge without touching the gas pedal. Both times were at low speeds and I was able to stop by pushing hard on the brake pedal. However, the engine was surging against the brakes. I looked up information on this problem and found that ford did not have a brake pedal accelerator interrupter on this year's truck. I called my ford dealer who said that no one had reported a similar problem to him and that there was not a tsb from ford on this issue. When I asked if he could put a brake pedal interrupter on my truck, he said he didn't know if it was possible. He said he would find out and call me back, but never did.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crash into a stone wall. The driver sustained minor bruising and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Acceleration · TN

2008 ford f-150. Consumer states acceleration issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated he began experiencing sudden acceleration problems in early april 2012. The first time it occurred, he was backing down a boat ramp, when all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated. The consumer had the brake pedal all the way to the floor. Finally, he used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a an inspection. However, the dealer was unable t duplicate, the consumers concern. After leaving the dealership, driving at a very slow speed, he applied the brake, but the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control and onto the interstate. The consumer stated he had the brake pedal to the floor, the engine was racing at high RPM's and at that point, he slammed the transmission into park. The consumer stated he has experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · MD

While backing up truck accelerated on its own,also did the same when stopped at a light.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · NC · crash

I was traveling less than 10 MPH while driving in the parking deck at work when my 2008 f150 ford truck suddenly accelerated !! I put my foot on the brakes and the truck would not stop!! Just as I was in the process of putting the truck out of gear - it ran into the vehicle in front of me. Luckily it did not damage the other vehicle ( which was a big SUV ) but it did $2,000.00 worth of damage to my truck!! I took the truck into the ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. They said they could not get it to duplicate the problem. I contacted ford's complaint and customer service departments.they denied my request for assistance in this matter as they claim their analysis does not indicate any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect. I went to the ford dealership where I purchased my truck to try to trade in my truck for another vehicle. Despite the fact that I have bought 7 ford trucks in the past - 6 of them at this particular dealership , they were not willing to work with me on a deal for trading in my truck. They told me that I had gotten 47,000 miles out of my truck before this problem occurred , and that I could probably get another 47,000 miles out of it before it does it again!!! Then 28 days after the first occurrence - my truck did it again!!!! This time I was in traffic in the process of stopping my truck for a traffic light. I had just taken my foot off of the brakes ( my foot was still resting on top of the brakes ) and I was coasting to a stop. Suddenly the truck just speeded up out of control !!! I applied the brakes , and again the truck would not stop!!!! I quickly threw the gear in neutral and turned off the key. As soon as I did this, the brakes skidded on and my truck just barely stopped before hitting the car in front of me!! I am in constant fear of this occurring again!!! Both times I have been driving at a very slow speed ( less than 10 MPH ) but what if it happens when I'm on the freeway traveling at high speeds. This is life threatening.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · IN

When depressing the brake pedal, it moves lower than the accelerator pedal. If your foot isn't squarely on the brake pedal, you can depress the accelerator accidentally, resulting in sudden acceleration. Pushing harder on the brakes only makes the vehicle go faster.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · 19,000 miles · MO · crash

08 ford truck 150 truck. One episode of the truck suddenly accelerating and run into my barn. The truck was stopped by hitting the barn and getting stuck in a ditch. I have had this type acceleration on 3 additional episodes. The dealor and ford say thereis no problem. No injures have occured up to this time.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Acceleration · 7,400 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle surges forward on many occasions. The vehicle would surge forward after shifting into drive and while stopped at a traffic light. The contact has taken the vehicle to a dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure may cause a crash while driving. Failure mileage was 7,400. Updated 2/22/10 *cn updated 05/17/10.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

2008 ford f-150 accelerated on its own and crashed into a wall. The vehicle traveled over 200 feet at full acceleration and skid marks prove brakes were engaged. Accident injured driver and employee of the business it crashed into.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Acceleration · 8,500 miles · MA

Vehicle is a ford f150 xlt 2008. Vehicle was bought new from jack madden ford in norwood massachusetts. Vehicle purchased approximately in april of 2008. Problem with vehicle is when slowing down and coming to a stop the vehicle's engine accelerates and I have had to release foot brake and reapply. Or I have had to put it in neutral to stop vehicle. One time I went through a stop sign because vehicle accelerated and lunged forward. I have had the vehicle back to the dealer about 4 to 5 times and they have found nothing. I have contacted the attorney generals office here in massachsuetts and she has contacted the ford representative but ford could not speak to her without a letter being sent to them. At present we are at a standstill . Problem occurs occasionally and has happened about 8 to 10 times. This is an extremely dangerous situation and I am truly concerned about my safety and that of my wife's., not to mention other people being injured either walking in a crosswalk or in another vehicle. Please contact me.