My ford explorer has accelerated out of control several times. The last time, the cruise control was being used and afterwords, it stopped working. It happens without warning and then slows down. The first time this happened, I was on the highway and the car accelerated at full engine RPM for several minutes before it slowed down. I have heard that this is a common problem with ford but the dealer said he had never heard of it. Have you had reports of this, do you know what the problem is or what repair is necessary. Why has there not been a recall on this, it is a serious problem. What can I do, I think ford should fix it free but they don't even admit it is a common problem. Is it?
1993 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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When putting vehicle in drive, vehicle went into full throttle, accelerating at a high rate of speed, consumer foot was on brake pedal, but vehicle continued to accelerate, brakes were not responding, causing the consumer to hit another vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak
Put foot on brake pedal and truck accelerated and push brake pedal with both feet truck did not stop. Till it hit another car. This is the second time the same thing happen.
While consumer was traveling about 55 MPH , the spring for the throttle gauge broke, causing the vehicle to go into full throttle. In order for consumer to stop vehicle he had to apply the brakes until they were worn down and put vehicle in park. *ak.et.
Spring to the trottle gauge stuck, causing car to accelerate at full throttle. I initially thought the cruise control was stuck because as soon as I took my foot of the brake the vehicle accelerated at full throttle. In a panic because I could not stop the car with my brakes, I threw it into park knowing the vehicle must slow down. I was going 55 MPH at the time and could not stop the car at all with the brakes. The manufacturer says this is a mechanical failure not covered because my warranty expired. My insurance will not cover the damage to car because it was not an accident. I could have easily been killed and caused a serious accident if I didnt decide to stop the car in the manner I chose.
Accelerator collapsed and entered into full acceleration while driving
The vehicle accelerated suddenly while in park. Consumer had the speed control disengaged. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving throttle got stuck in wide open position, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Braking system would not slow the vehicle down. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
When driving at any speed and engaging cruise control, there is a problem due to cruise control surging back and forth, and speed doesn't increase. Vehicle has been in repair shop four times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving vehicle about 5 MPH and when trying to accelerate the vehicle did not move or did not accelerate, leaving vehicle without power and on possible accident.
Sudden acceleration resulting in a vehicle collision.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to failure of the iac
After taking vehicle out of park and placing vehicle into the drive position, the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed.
While driving van going up a slight incline the van accelerated slightly. When tapping the brake the van went into full power. There was so much torque in the rear wheel, the van went into a spin and hit a ditch. Van was towed to a body shop. Body shop cleaned ball joint on accelerator cable which was accumulated with rust build up believed to be cause of problem. *ak
Vehicle hesitates to stop when brakes are applied.
Gas pedal fell off due to bolt that holds the pedal falling off. Was parked in driveway when the pedal fell off.
After putting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle suddenly increased its speed and would not decrease speed. When applying the brakes. Cause unknown.
Throttle return spring stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate.
After engaging in drive, vehicle suddenly accelerted into the house, dealer could not find the problem.
Throttle cable failed while in motion. Please describe details.
Experience sudden acceleration when driving, vehicle will not maintain the proper speed. Tt
While driving at approx. 15mph, suddenly engine surged then accelerated out of control, climbed fence, ran into an embankment and hit a tree. At approx. 70mph.
Put auto in reverse and auto accelerated out of control, while foot was on brakes, causing an accident. Tt
Vehicle suddenly accelerated at very high speed without warning. Tt
Replaced warped front brake calipers/rotor/pads.
Driving on flat level set cruise control it accelerate and decelerate. Tt
Engage in drive, vehicle accelerated out of control, resulting in accident. Tt
While reparking vehicle, truck suddenly accelerated causing an accident. Tt
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