2008 Ford Expedition Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving approximately 45 mph my vehicle started to accelerate by itself. I would brake hard and the engine would rev high. I ran two stop signs. I tried to put it into neutral and i couldn't get it to go. I did not attempt to shut it off while driving. After about 2 miles i swung the vehicle into a vacant lot braked hard and turned the vehicle off. This took place on a two way city street.
ODI 10966464
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the highway coming to a red light and i left off the pedal and my vehicle kept going it would not slow down. The rpms finally came down and i was able to stop. Then i went home and put it in park and the rpms went up on its on. All the way up to 3k rpm. I had to put my foot under the pedal and pull up. This is very dangerous. I have already paid ford $195 for them to clean throttle body and did…
ODI 10631309
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into the garage and the car spontaneously accelerated causing me to slam on brakes. This is the second time the car started accelerating spontaneously since i purchased it. The first time i was stopped at a stoplight with my foot on the brake when the car started revving and wanted to jump forward, if i hadn't through the car into park i would have hit the car in front of me. *tr
ODI 10569150
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate on its own. Slowed vehicle to a safe speed and rpm's jumped to 3000. Put vehicle in park and the rpm's remained at 3000 and the engine raced loudly. Took video of foot pedal, tachometer and under hood to record incident. This self acceleration happened in march at 99,000 miles and wife was nearly killed (odi #10450449). The dealership could not find anything…
ODI 10486159
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to over 100 mph. After trying to decelerate, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact shifted into neutral and was able to coast to the side of the road. After stopping, the contact noticed that the brakes were smoking and extremely hot. The police and fire department were…
Fire reported
ODI 10450449
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration, that tore up about five cars in a hospital parking lot and onto on coming traffic.
Crash reported
ODI 11118637
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact was reversing from a parking space when the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle behind her. The contact then shifted into drive and the vehicle abnormally accelerated until crashing into the vehicle preceding the contact's vehicle. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle as it accelerated through a red traffic…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10460723
Vehicle Speed Control
Car was on cruise control and the accelerator was pressed to pass another car. The accelerator got stuck and the car kept accelerating. The brake was pressed and we tried to turn off cruise control and it would not stop accelerating. Finally, it made a popping sound and stopped accelerating. It happened multiple times on the interstate. It also happened when we got off on to highway and accelerated. The cruise…
ODI 10419161
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration in 2008 ford expedition (king ranch). Vehicle accelerated after being put into drive. Vehicle went through double brick wall and over a horse before coming to a stop. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10328896
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. While driving in reverse at a low speed the vehicle accelerated. She engaged the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerated. The contact crashed into two vehicles, a tree and a pedestrian. The contact stated the pedestrian was killed. The contact stated that her vehicle made a 360 degree turn. A police report was filed. The contact stated the…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10361185
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. While reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and spun around into a 360 degree turn, crashing into two other vehicles and a pedestrian before accelerating forward and crashing into a nearby tree. The pedestrian was killed. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where repairs were made to the body damage. The…
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10335820
Power Window Devices And Controls · Vehicle Speed Control
Experienced problem with power windows failing to operate whenever vehicle was in direct sunlight ( 90 degree or more) with all windows closed. Two dealers were notified and nothing could be found because by the time consumer got to the dealer the windows were working properly. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.*ak replaced main power window switch on driver side on 5-26-00. *yh according to the police report,…
Crash reported
ODI 851144
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning to approximately 50 mph. The contact attempted to engage the parking brake; however, the vehicle would not stop. She had to shift the vehicle into park and shut off the vehicle. Approximately 20 minutes later, the failure recurred. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not duplicate the failure. The vin…
ODI 10237275