This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2007 Ford F-150. Consumer writes to express dissatisfaction with local dealer the consumer stated after he purchased the vehicle, he immediately complained to the dealer about not been able to read one gauge during daylight because of the color arrangement. The consumer also stated there was an issue with the brake and gas pedals, but someone made an adjustment and corrected the problem.
At slow speeds, 5 to 10 mph, and when the engine is cold, when you attempt to brake for a stop, the engine can rev to 1750 to 2000 RPM, prohibiting your stop, potentially causing an accident. A hard braking action is necessary or shifting to neutral is required. After discussing this complaint with another Ford truck own, we'd decided that our right foot was not only attempting to depress the brake pedal, but also the gas pedal simultaneously. Both are in close proximity of each other, which provides for this opportunity. I'd suggest a design change, toward Ford, separating the two pedals slightly in a better attempt to avoid this from happening. I'm sorry for the form submission, but it was in an attempt to correct a something I'd thought was a real issue. Thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. While driving 4 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously while attempting to apply the brakes. As a result, he crashed into another vehicle. The contact felt that the brake and accelerator pedals were placed to closely together. As of November 15, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 2,000.
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- Hopewell, NJ, USA