2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jul 31, 2023 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the following day it was discovered that the cruise control switch located on the steering wheel had overheated and melted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Acceleration · 99,522 miles · NC · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport trac. While driving between 25-50 MPH on wet pavement, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a dirt embankment. There were no injuries and the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The contact recently received a recall notice regarding the vehicle speed control failure and the possibility that a fire could occur. A police report was filed. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 99,522. Updated 03/09/09. *lj the cosnumer stated he was driving down the road with the cruise control on, he approached a vurb, he went to hit the brakes to slow down and the vehicle would not slow down, because the cruise control would not release. Updated 03/12/09.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport trac. While driving 40 MPH, the oxygen sensor caused the check engine light to illuminate and the cruise control failed at 40,000 miles. The dealer promised over the phone to repair both the recall and the engine light, but later denied service because the vehicle was 24,000 miles over the limit to repair the oxygen sensor. The technician disconnected the cruise control switch to prevent a fire from occurring until the parts for the recall were available. A year has passed and the dealer still does not have the parts for the repair. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 56,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed May 17, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 103,000 miles · TX

The ford recall for cruise control switch is a joke. I just had the dealership perform the repair on my 2002 ford explorer sport trac and was surprised to find they only installed a fused jumper instead of replacing the failing switch. This is a safety issue not only because of the potential for fire but also the switch failure could cause a loss of brake fluid pressure. With the jumper installed a failure would blow the fuse and remove the switch from overheating but the switch could still leak brake fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold. I talked with the service rep and asked why ford doesn't replace the switch. He stated " good question, probably because the jumper is cheaper " . After spending $30,000.00 for a vehicle you would think replacement of the switch would be a minimal cost to the ford motor company. I was considering getting a new ford sport trac but will look to another manufacturer for my next vehicle. Fords safety awareness and responsibility sucks.

Filed Apr 19, 2008 · Acceleration · 41,000 miles · NC

Recall on ford cruise control for 2002 sport trac truck. I received a letter from ford to have it disconnected last aug 2007. To this date they still have not received any to the dealers to repair the problem. Looks like ford is dragging their feet.

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Acceleration · KS

Ford safety recall notice received approx 6 months ago. Apparently the cruise control system likes to start fires. I continue to be told by the dealer the parts necessary to prevent the failure are 'not available'. This is incredible. How is ford allowed to get away with thousands of vehicles on the road that can catch fire at any time? Obviously, given how much time has gone by, ford is thumbing their nose at both the consumer and the government.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · TX

Ford recall august 2007, faulty cruise control, 2002 explorer sport trac. Vehicle taken to dealer. Parts not available. Dealer made temporary repair by disabling the cruise control. As of 2/5/2008 vehicle is still without cruise control. Dealer claims parts not provided by ford.