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My fiesta accelerates without touching the pedal

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Hi, i have a Fiesta 2015 1.5 tdci which runs great apart from when i take corners in 2nd or 3rd gear the car accelerates itself on flat ground and slopes.This lasts for a 2-3 seconds then it slows down.I have to use the foot brake to slow it down in these situations.Anyone any ideas?

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    28 minutes ago, Red Tommy said:

    ...Anyone any ideas?

    Oversized trainers hitting the edge of the accelerator whilst braking...

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    5 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    Oversized trainers hitting the edge of the accelerator whilst braking...

    It sounds daft but I actually had that issue when I got my first Mk 8 Fiesta after driving other cars for some years. I now avoid wide fittings for anything I might drive in. 

    Never had the problem in previous Mk 7s though so it seemed odd. (And no, my feet haven't grown in the last few years!😀)

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    Its the first time ive had this prob in any car.I will look out for the trainer possibility next time.

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