Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Nine problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2004

The rpm's increased and the consumer experienced sudden acceleration while on the road to 80 mph while it was down hill. The driver had to stomp on the brakes several times in order to stop the vehicle. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/08/1999

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated due to a stuck throttle. This could have caused a crash. Please provide further information.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 01/06/1999

While driving at 25 to 30 mph on icy roads uphill the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectadly. The accelerator pedal went to the floor by itself. I stomped the pedal but it would not decelerate. I did not touch the brakes because of the icy conditions. I was already out of control so I shifted to neutral and tried to recover the truck. No recovery was possible and a accident involving the truck rolling over occured. Thankfully I was the only person involved or hurt.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 12/17/1998

Sudden acceleration after shifting in gear and pressing down on the gas pedal. Vehicle commenced to accelerate and took off while front brakes locked up. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call NHTSA and manufacturer.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/28/1998

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, struck two vehicles. Vehicle sustained substantial damage.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/02/1998

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a collision.

7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 01/22/1997

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration several times, resulting in a collision.

8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 09/13/1996

The contact owns a 1997 Ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the brakes were applied and the vehicle began to surge. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis on several occassions yet, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the unintended acceleration failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

9 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

While driving 60 mph in heavy traffic and applying brakes, vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Cruise Control problems	98
Vehicle Speed Control problems	44
Accelerator Pedal problems	16
Accelerator Stuck problems	11
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	9
Car Throttle Stuck problems	6
Speed Control Linkage problems	4
Speed Control Cable problems	3
Speed Control Springs problems	1
Speed Sensor problems	1