Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

Six problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2003

Consumer was pulling out of the car port when vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing consumer to hit another vehicle. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 12/25/1999

Intermittently vehicle suddenly/unexpectedly accelerates when brakes are applied. Dealer has been notified.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1999

Had just taken foot off accelerator pedal when it suddenly accelerated up to 80mph. Had stood on brakes to slow vehicle, but engine had revved up as high as it could go. Moved vehicle to side of road & slammed into neutral to stop. Shifted into park, turned vehicle off. Later restarted vehicle & it started racing.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 04/28/1997

Sudden acceleration experienced.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The throttle control began to stick during cold weather, causing sudden acceleration and loss of control. The dealer has been contacted.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, causing a collision.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

Cruise Control problems	49
Vehicle Speed Control problems	19
Accelerator Pedal problems	7
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	6
Speed Control Linkage problems	3
Speed Control Cable problems	3
Accelerator Stuck problems	3
Car Throttle Sticking problems	1

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