Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2023 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing down their driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Upon depressing the brake pedal, it went all the way to the floorboard and failed to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. The vehicle continued to accelerate, requiring the driver to switch off the engine. The air bags did not deploy. The blank warning light was illuminated. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 251.

The contact owned a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at low speeds and attempting to slow the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The contact veered into the shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision, coming to a complete stop after colliding with heavy brush. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital by emt and treated for abdominal contusions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who declined to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. After which, the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 2,100.