Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 2 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Five Hundred based on all problems reported for the Five Hundred.
- the contact stated that the car accelerates unexpectedly. The contact stated that once she starts the car and drives a short distance at 10 mph and comes to a complete stop the car will then accelerate unexpectedly. She has taken the car to the dealer (freemont Ford) a dozen times and they have not been able to find a problem. The contact said that the car is still at the dealer.
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While attempting to accelerate, electronic throttle is very slow to respond. In times when needing to accelerate immediately, throttle will not let you. It can be very scary. This is a big safety concern for me. Dealer has no solution to the problem. Dealer said it is common with other 500's.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Fail To Accelerate problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
| Car Slowed Down On Its Own problems | |
| Throttle Control Warning Light On problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems |