I have a brand new 2017
I have a brand new 2017 Lincoln MKZ with 10,000 km on it. Today I had one of these violent accelerations while I was APPLYING THE BRAKE. I was in a nursing home parking lot and came very close to hitting 5 people - 4 of whom were elderly. I cleared a side walk and went about 30 feet before the car stopped. There were black marks all the way. I have had a mechanic check the floor mats (only one and securely fastened) and he also checked to be sure that my foot wasn't accidently depressing both accelerator and the brake. My little size 6 couldn't do the reach and neither could his big work boots. Also was asked if I was using both feet. Have always only used my right foot. Tomorrow it will go on the computer and see what can be found. From what I see in the above article, FORD needs to go back to the drawing board.