This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the accelerator and brake pedals were extremely close together and on numerous occasions, would simultaneously depress both pedals. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and expressed to the contact that they would call him back at a later date. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,400 and the current mileage was 13,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 8/29/11
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The accelerated pedal was too large for the floor-board in the vehicle. Consequently during brake application, he accidentally applies pressure on the accelerator pedal. The Ford manufacturer nor the dealer has been contacted. The failure mileage was 47,373. Updated 12/30/09 updated 12/30/09
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were too close together. When he depresses the brake pedal, the right side of his shoe catches the accelerator pedal and causes the vehicle to accelerate. The dealer stated the vehicle was designed in that manner. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 03-06-09 the consumer stated he was able to bend the accelerator to the right for a 3 1/2 separation. Updated 03/09/09.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact started the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal, but both the brake and accelerator pedals became stuck. The vehicle surged backwards and struck the bumper of another vehicle. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The driver sustained minor injuries. The police was called to the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a diagnostic was performed, but no failures were found. The VIN and speed were unknown. The failure mileage was 5,600 and current mileage was 7,600.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal extended below the accelerator pedal when it was depressed. The failure caused the vehicle to surge when attempting to stop. The dealer stated that nothing could be done and the manufacturer was unable to assist. The current mileage was 1,499 and failure mileage was 9.
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- Red Lion, PA, USA