Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
Sudden vehicle acceleration during slowing/braking. Registered over 4000 rpm at approximately10 mph with brakes fully depressed and was extremely difficult to stop which almost led to a rear end collision. After coming to a complete stop, vehicle was put into park and engine slowly decreased from racing and went to normal rpm operating range at idle within seconds.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that after shifting into gear, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 mph. The contact was unable to control the malfunction and crashed into several trees. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The police were contacted a report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed as destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 134,336. Kmj.
On multiple occasions, when vehicle is stopped, with brake depressed, the engine revs up and vehicle wants to accelerate forward at a high rate of speed. The only way to stop the acceleration is to get the vehicle transitioned in to park and cut the engine. The vehicle has been to three dealers, whom are unable to diagnose and correct the problem. Ford has not been responsive. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350 superduty. The contact stated that the vehicle would surge intermittently. When he would depress the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the vehicle, the rpm's would rev up tremendously and the vehicle would surge like a rocket. He would have to keep the brake pedal depressed while the vehicle continued to "crawl" and he was able to turn off the ignition. The contact stated that the failure only seemed to occur when coming to a stop. He notified the dealer of the issue and had the vehicle inspected; however, they found no failures and stated that there were no recalls available. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 25,500 and failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
2008 Ford 350 sd accelerated 2 different times at very high speed. Could not stop it either time. Had too put it into park to stop and smoke filled the cab and was rolling out. Mechanic in . Said it was the third one too come in and the second had been in accident. Said they don't make the software too fix this problem. Approximately 5,000 miles. Ford motor credit took truck after paying $38,000 on it and are going too auction it off in spokane wash. I am really concerned for the buyer.