Issue ID | 452565 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10049653 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 04/12/03 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We purchased our 2002 5. 4l expedition on october 13,2001. On approximately 5 occasions, we have been at a stop with the brake pedal depressed. The engine suddenly accelerated, causing the vehicle to lurch forward requiring you to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to avoid collision or further unwanted movement of the vehicle. It is very stressful to drive, thinking that it will happen again. We have brought this problem to the attention of our dealer several times. They cannot detect the problem and indicated that there were no similar complaints on file. The last incident occurred on on dec. 4, 2003. After contacting the customer service department at ford motor company, we requested that the dealer install a flight recorder. I we fear for the safety of ourselves, of our children, and of others. To further aggravate the situation, service staff from our ford dealer have suggested that it is driver error (suggesting that we are applying pressure to the brake and gas pedal simultaneously. We are certain this is not the case). Please let us know of your findings and any additional steps to take. Thank you. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27165 |
Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHULA VISTA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FMRU15LX2LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/10/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PEARSON FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 6195212470 |
Dealer's city | SAN DIEGO |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92105 |