Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2003 Ford F-250

Four problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2003 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power as the contact attempted to accelerate. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 273,000.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2004

Ford superduty 250 truck with 7. 3 engine has no accelerator pedal response. Pedal assembly has been replaced twice within less than 1200 miles. This has happened as we were trying to go across busy intersection and in heavy traffic. The experience is quite unsettling to driver plus occupants.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2004

2003 Ford F-250 with a 6. 0 liter diesel engine. Intermittently engine did not accelerate when accelerator pedal was pushed down. These occasions were totally unpredictable, and almost caused a number of accidents. Repeated attempts by Ford to fix the problem were unsuccessful.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2003

Ford f250 6. 0 liter diesel increases rpms without pressing accellerator. While at a stop light or stop sign, with transmission in drive and foot on brake, vehicle lunges forward, sometimes as much as 12 to 24 inches. Vehicle has been serviced by Ford certified technicians without resolution. 2 sensors replaced and computer reprogrammed during all 3 visits.


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