Four problems related to brake pedal and linkage have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2008 F-150.
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 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/jb.
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.