2004 Ford F-250: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 35,000 miles · OR

Engine accelerates sporadically on its own. Engine occasionally dies at stop lights. Must keep brake pedal firmly pushed at stop as engine will suddenly accelerate. I have already replaced the turbo. The dealer says it could be many different things wrong. The 2003-2007 diesels are notorious for bad turbo, fuel injectors and a head bolt problem that requires removing the cab. I purchased this truck new and it now has 39000 miles on it. This is a serious safety concern.

Filed Dec 15, 2011 · Acceleration · 124,298 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 65 MPH when the vehicle surged forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the icp sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 124,298.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated while stopped the vehicle would intermittently surge forward momentarily. The contact also stated the accelerator pedal would not always respond when pressure was applied to it and the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at any speed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer stated that the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Acceleration · 7,000 miles · CA

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. When driving and coming to a stop vehicle will stall with a rough idle, and the rpms will increase to 2500 rpms, causing the vehicle to surge forward. Driver must apply the brakes, and the vehicle will shut down completely. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer. However, the problem would not duplicate itself.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Acceleration · NC

The consumer experienced sudden acceleration and about 30% of the time the vehicle would not slow down once the consumer's foot was removed form the accelerator.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Acceleration · 6,000 miles · LA

While stopped at a red light the vehicle accelerated without warning. No impact reported. The part has been repaired six times, however the problem still exist. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine · 4,919 miles · TX

Bought 2004 f250 crew king ranch diesel in jan. 04. Vehicle idles down and dies while driving at speed limit. With foot on brake at intersections or stop lights vehicle accelerates on it's own. While accelerating vehicle will die, then restart and lunge forward with acceleration. Has happened 5 times since purchase. Dealer has been unable to resolve. Ford motor has been uncooperative to any of my calls to consumer relations. Dealership is doing their best, ford will not admit problems with this engine and system. Truck has been with dealer 2 weeks without resolve.