Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (six problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford F-150


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

When I brake the engine sounds like its racing louder and louder and seems like I'm excellerating instead of stopping. Its very hard to stop in time at a stop sign and I can't. I almost it a crossing car. This problem happened several times with myself and also when my husband drove the truck.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crash into a stone wall. The driver sustained minor bruising and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Had cruise control set while driving along freeway. Needed to slow down and tapped brake to release cruise control. Nothing happened. Pressed brake again to slow down and engine power increased to coincide with cruise control setting. Manually shut off cruise control and it disabled.   Read details...


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