1993 Ford Explorer acceleration problems

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Acceleration · 102,600 miles · FL · fire

Almost home, when I noticed a burning smell inside of the vehicle it then began to slow speed, vehicle began to smoke inside and out while pulling into yard. Got out and then noticed fire dripping from underneath vehicle and smoke exiting from hood. Immediately called 911 to report fire, as the fire unit was on its way the vehicle had a explosion under the hood and was totaled. The attending fire investigator said that he had seen this type of fire before with ford f150's and other ford sports utility vehicles and that it was possibly the speed or cruise control that started the fire, and to look. Please respond so that I know which steps to take.

Filed Nov 8, 2007 · Acceleration · 73,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer. The vehicle was parked in the garage for several hours when the contact noticed a burning electrical smell inside his home. He got his family out of the home and the home alarm began to sound. When they exited the house, they discovered the garage engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department arrived, the home was also engulfed in flames. Both vehicles in the garage and the house were destroyed. The contact and his wife were charged with arson; however, the day before the trial, the charges were dropped. The contact stated that even though the charges were dropped, the fire is still listed as suspicious. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers 99v062001 and 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) were referenced. The contact believed that this is what started the fire, but there is no vehicle left to examine. A fire and police report were filed. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · NY

Dt: contact stated accelerator stuck once in march 2005, and he immediately brought vehicle to dealer for repairs. The repairman said something needed to be cleaned. He did not recall the part that mechanic cleaned. The mechanic said he had noticed this happening a lot in ford explorers. Consumer had not noticed it happening since then. He was driving at a low speed of 25 MPH and all of sudden vehicle accelerated to the maximum. He stomped the gas pedal in order to make it disengage. There was no crash. He has not notified the manufacturer as of yet. *ak

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Acceleration · 210,000 miles · TX

Dt: defective cruise control deactivation switch. The model is 1993 ford explorer. The owner has just seen this on the news. The owner says, yes, he is having problems with the vehicle, his house may burn down. This is coming from what the consumer has seen on the news. The owner has been on the federal safety agency website and checked for recalls and investigations. The owner has not had this checked yet, but the owner has already contacted ford with no cooperation at all. There has been no cooperation with the 2 dealerships that the consumer has talked to. Consumer feels like this should be recalled and fixed because of safety. Issues.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Acceleration, Lights · MO

Cruise control:1993 ford explorer- while traveling on the highway, I had my cruise control on. As I approached another vehicle from behind, I put my foot on the brake pedal to deactivate the cruise control. The control did not deactivate, and I had to push the "off" button on the steering wheel to gain control. This isn't an isolated incident, this has happened to me on 3 other occasions. Also when this switch goes bad, it is apparently tied into the rear brake lights, as they don't work when it goes out. On all occasions when this switch goes out, I have taken it to a ford dealer(ross ford- piedmont, mo.) to have it repaired, so it should be documented. I feel this is a safety hazard that should be investigated.

Filed Sep 27, 2003 · Acceleration · 164,000 miles · MD

1993 ford explorer the accelerator stuck while driving the vehicle.

Filed May 9, 2001 · Acceleration · NY · crash

While the vehicle was in park owner's wife just touched accelerator pedal and engine sudden accelerated and crash into a tree. Dealer told consumer that throttle valve was open.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

Was driving 65mph when vehicle started to lose power. Was exiting freeway and vehicle started to slow down 2 more times. Had taken to dealer 4 or 5 times. Each time was diagnosed as throttle body problems & had it replaced. Happened mostly when it was hot.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Acceleration · TX

Consumer was traveling 70mph with cruise control engaged. Brakes were slightly applied to disengage the cruise control, but vehicle never slowed down. Consumer had to keep braking to slow vehicle down. Consumer disconnected cruise control cable, thinking it would eliminate problem. Vehicle did not stop again, but dealer was never contaccted.*ak the accelerator sometimes sticks when pressed hard and the vehicle goes fast until the accelerator is pressed again possibly due to cruise control or accelerator or both malfunctions.

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Acceleration · TX

Accelerator cable broke while traveling, causesing vehicle to accelerate instead of deacelerate. Driver was able to get control of vehicle, and have it towed to a dealer for tempory repairs. Please feel free to provide any further details.