| Issue ID | 692601 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10241932 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/09/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The vehicle accelerates on its own while driving. In addition, the vehicle accelerates on its own when the accelerator pedal is not depressed and when stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased, but it was more of a safety hazard when the contact allowed someone else to drive the vehicle. The dealer stated that the throttle sensor needed to be replaced. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 48,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SLANESVILLE, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14574FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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