2003 Ford F-350 acceleration problems

Filed May 23, 2012 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle independently decelerated to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the air blockers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and acknowledged the failure but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Acceleration · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f350. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly gained speed during acceleration. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions for this issue and was informed that it was a normal characteristic for the vehicle. The contact feels that the issue was a safety risk because a crash could occur while crossing an intersection. The current mileage was 92,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Acceleration · NC

Dt: the contact stated when pressing the gas pedal the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle has been to the dealer five times. The dealer replaced the exhaust sensor, the turbo, and reprogrammed the computer three times. The replacement of these parts had not corrected the problem. It recurred intermittently. At times, it seemed as if the engine was not receiving a fuel supply. Indicator lights did not illuminate on the dashboard.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Acceleration · LA

2005 ford f350 hesitated during acceleration.*mr

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Acceleration · ME

2003 ford f350 developed problems with the accelerator pedal.***no answer required***. *mr when the gas pedal was pressed the vehicle would not move. Each time the vehicle was taken to a dealer but they were unable to permanently rectify the problem. Various components were replaced/repaired but the problem recurred.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Acceleration · LA

When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate with speed. Consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Acceleration · NY

When driving at any speed and accelerator was pressed hard to pass or to enter a highway vehicle did not accelerate. Dealership inspected vehicle 10 times at several ford dealerships, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Acceleration · AL

When driving vehicle failed to gain speed when the accelerator was depressed.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 9,000 miles · NY · crash

While driving 20 MPH vehicle was engaged in full throttle. This resulted in unexpected acceleration, andthen a collision with a parked vehicle. No report of air bags deploying.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Acceleration · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Without prior warning while in traffic vehicle surged forward while pressing the brake pedal, causing a collision with a tree. There were minor injuries. Both driver and passenger were transported by ambulance.