2020 Ford F-150 Speed Control & Cruise Problems

While overtaking another vehicle on a 2-lane highway, the accelerator pedal broke and would not allow me to accelerate. Shortly after this, the vehicle I overtook had caught up, and I was forced to move back behind them in heavy traffic as there was also oncoming traffic. With no accelerator, I had to pull off to the side of the highway. Losing acceleration is a serious hazard, impacting the ability to safely control the vehicle and react to situations. This was a sudden failure with no warnings. Nobody has seen the vehicle yet. I found a way to manipulate the acceleration system/assembly in a way that would allow me to get away from the busy highways. This involved me holding part of the assembly with one hand while pushing on the pedal with the other hand. I figured it was better to find a safer place to park the vehicle. Upon further inspection, it appears that a plastic part broke somewhere. I do not think that plastic should be used in heavy use and safety critical systems. Everything is available for inspection as of now if needed.

Acceleration without foot on gas pedal, erratic & harsh shifting, and slipping gears

Cruise control was set at approx. 62 mph driving on the Interstate. An exit was taken and coming down the off ramp the truck would not slow down. It seems the brakes did not disconnect the cruise control. Brakes were both pumped and firmly depressed. No response when the gear shift was placed in a lower gear. The electronic system did not shut off after the ignition was placed in the off position. An inspection is warranted, expected and welcome. This was a Sudden Unintentional Acceleration (SUA) incident/accident!!! Numerous other vehicles were placed in danger while crossing a major intersection. Two fire trucks responding to an emergency were passed at 50 miles an hour. Many other occupied vehicles and individuals at an apartment complex were in danger of being killed or injured. As of right now the vehicle has not been inspected by the insurance claims adjuster, so right now it has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center (but is welcomed to be done). The vehicle or components have not yet be inspected by the manufacture, police or insurance representative (but I would be willing to allow it). There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It was totally unexpected and a complete surprise.

This happens consistently,while driving with the cruise control,the truck takes off and speeds up almost causing the truck to ram other vehicles. Then the truck shudders and surges before throwing up several codes. I have read this is a problem with many Ford trucks. I feel like our lives are in serious danger . I was hoping there would be a recall because this is leaving customers in situations that may cause injury or death.

MY TRUCK ACCELERATED TWICE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS STOPPED AT A YIELD SIGN WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO PASS. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, MY TRUCK IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED. I PRESSED THR BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN AND THE TRUCK ENGINE/TRANSMISSION RPMS DID NOT DECREASE UNTIL THE TRUCK FULLY STOPPED. I INTENTIONALLY STOPPED ABOUT 10 METERS BEHIND THE NEXT VEHICLE IN A LEFT TURN LANE. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED BY ITSELF TOO FAST. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD AGAIN. AFTER I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AGAIN, THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION RESET TO NORMAL OPERATION. I DID NOT EXPERIENCE THR PROBLEM ON THE REMAINING DRIVE HOME. I WAS EXITING OFF OF A HIGHWAY 5 TO EXIT ON TO A CITY STREET. THIS ACCELERATION WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF THERE WERE CARS IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK. CONSUMER STATED HE WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD "SPEEDING OUT OF CONTROL" WAS CAUSE BY GAS PEADL STICKING TO 3RD PARTY FLOOR MAT. CONSUMER REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT.*JB