2008 Ford F-150: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Steering · 81,500 miles · MI

As my wife was turning a corner the power steering failed on her. She crossed the center line and nearly hit vehicle that was waiting at a stop sign. She had to jerk on the steering wheel very hard to get the truck back in the proper lane. Mechanic indicated this is fairly common and ford dealers are keeping the lower steering shafts-u-joints in stock due to older ones locking up. No recalls have been issued to this point however, I had it replaced at a cost of $490.00.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the engine temperature gauge reached high levels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 45,950 miles · OH

I was driving my 2008 ford f150 when the engine suddenly started severe jerking/missing and loss of power. It continued to get worse while vehicle was under load then eventually the engine stopped working and would not start. I was able to determine the issue was a loss of fuel pressure caused by a defective fuel pump driver located above the spare tire on a steel cross member. This part was severely corroded due to an engineering flaw reported by hundreds of f150 owners prior to this incident. This issue needs to be addressed by the federal safety agency with ford and a recall initiated to replace this component with the improved part design now available.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Steering · 52,000 miles · NY

When turning left or right the steering gets stiff and jerking causing oversteer and erratic motion. Added powersteering fluid but did not help.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Steering · 45,205 miles · OH

Steering is tight and hard to steer especially while driving around curves and when turning the steering is tight and then loosens up and jerks suddenly . Found the steering column knuckles scolded and no way to lubricate.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 1,000 miles · TX

The accelerator and brake are so close together on my 2008 ford f150 that I have on occasion accidentally pressed both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time while braking. The first time it happened I did not know what was happening. The engine was revving up as I was applying the brake, so I applied the brake harder and the engine continued to rev higher until the truck lurched forward. This caught me by surprise and my foot came off the brake and the engine revved down. I realized that my foot had been on the accelerator the same time it was on the brake. Since that first time, I know that if the engine starts revving while I am applying the brake that I have my foot on both and can angle my foot to the left to remove it from the accelerator while still keeping my foot on the brake. Even so, one time I just missed hitting the car in front of me while "stopping". This seems to me to be a dangerous design. When the engine begins revving for "no apparent reason" one tends to panic and steps harder on the brake which makes the problem worse. I think there needs to be a recall on this problem.

Filed Dec 12, 2008 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving less than 45 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the brake pedal extended to the floor and the contact could not feel any hesitation. The vehicle jerked and crashed into the preceding vehicle. There were no injuries. The police was called and a report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 5,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · 70 miles · MI

I have a 2008 f150 pickup with 348 miles. This has happened 3 times already. I put my foot on the brake to shift from park to either reverse or drive and the engine revs and the car lurches. All times, I've been able to put quickly into park then turn off the engine to fix the problem. When the car is restarted, the engine is running normally. One of the three times, it happened with my husband driving. I can't be sure I believe it's because the brake pedal and gas pedal are close enough together that my foot touches the gas when braking. The first time I had shoes on and don't know. The second time was with bare feet and I felt the right side of my foot touch the gas. My husband can't comment on the third time. I measured and my honda civic brake/gas distance is 2.75". The truck distance is 2 3/8". I called the dealership twice and they claim there's nothing they can do. I know I'm going to run somebody over or get in an accident some day and this will be to blame. I'm afraid to drive the truck. I've had it over a month and am still on the first tank of gas. I'm really glad I kept my honda civic.