general problems of the 2003 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle independently decelerated to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the air blockers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and acknowledged the failure but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 98,000.

Upon leaving the freeway at 55mph, I proceeded up the exit ramp to a stop light. I braked to slow and noticed that the vehicle was still creeping forward and the engine was still racing. I slammed the brake all the way to the floorboard and shifted the automatic gearshift into park as the engine was still racing. The engine only then returned to a normal idle. If anyone was in front of me I would have hit them or continued into the intersection. Vehicle was taken to the Ford dealer but they have yet to determine the problem.

2005 Ford f350 hesitated during acceleration.

When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate with speed. Consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

When driving at any speed and accelerator was pressed hard to pass or to enter a highway vehicle did not accelerate. Dealership inspected vehicle 10 times at several Ford dealerships, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Without prior warning while in traffic vehicle surged forward while pressing the brake pedal, causing a collision with a tree. There were minor injuries. Both driver and passenger were transported by ambulance.

When accelerating to 55 mph engine stalled without warning.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle will rev up to 2000 rpms, and if the vehicle is in drive the vehicle will start to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. The contact stated that the failure has been going on since the vehicle was purchased and has progressively gotten worse. The dealer stated that the failure occurs because the injector control pressure sensor is causing the failure. The failure mileage was 75 and the current mileage was 33714.

Loss of power while attempting to accelerate. Took it to Ford dealer and was told that there was no fix, that I should pull over and turn off the ignition and reset the computer to correct the problem. This could result in a seriuos (head-on) collision if it occur while passing on a two lane road.

Consumer states that the vehicle would accelerate without warning. Dealer notified.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f350. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly gained speed during acceleration. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions for this issue and was informed that it was a normal characteristic for the vehicle. The contact feels that the issue was a safety risk because a crash could occur while crossing an intersection. The current mileage was 92,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

While stopping at a light vehicle would acclerate without warning. Dealer notified.

2003 Ford f350 developed problems with the accelerator pedal. ** answer required***. When the gas pedal was pressed the vehicle would not move. Each time the vehicle was taken to a dealer but they were unable to permanently rectify the problem. Various components were replaced/repaired but the problem recurred.