I have a new F-150 with a little over 1200 miles on it.

Last night I was coasting up to a stoplight with my foot off of the accelerator pedal. When I began to brake, the engine accelerated to the point that I had to slam on the brakes to keep from hitting the guy in front of me, throw it into neutral, and turn it off. I then re-started, and everything was fine.

Has anyone else had, or heard of this problem? I sure didn't enjoy it, and would like to not repeat it.

 

Floormat on gas pedal?

 

Nope. First thing I checked.

 

I think that's how the new anti-lock braking system works.

Seriously though, every now and then, when trying to apply the brakes, I accidentally will press on both the the braken and gas pedals at the same time (with the same foot). To me, it seems like the distance between the 2 pedals is a little off...

But if you're sure that isn't your situation, and if you believe that it was in-fact a mechanical malfunction, then you need to report it to the NHTSA. A problem like that could easilly lead to a serious accident and/or death.

 

Yup... my 2006 did that once when I first got it. Had about 10k miles on it. I was stopped in traffic and all of a sudden the engine just rev'ed. I pressed even harder on the brake to avoid taking off into the car stopped in front of me. Never happened again.

 

I do the same thing sometimes...especially if Im trying to brake in a hurry to avoid something. Not the best when I NEED to stop and Im on the gas at the same time



I have heard more than a few stories of these trucks just taking off like that though. Has to be some quirks in this new p.o.s electronic throttle control. I remember one happening of this even made the news somewhere.

 

is your foot obese?

 

You know what they say....its not just my feet

 

sounds like throttle body shorted out. ive heard it happening before. they call it runnin away

 

Was your air conditioner on? My girlfriends mustang does that all the time when her a/c is on. Her rpm gauge jumps and has alot of sudden acceleration when stopped.

 

technology is great, but ill take the old fashioned throttle cable anyday.wd-40 every once in awhile.

 

Amen. I would give anything to have my right foot connected directly to my TB, like my 99 was.