1993 Ford Explorer: adaptive cruise control 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 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 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 Aug 1, 2000 · Acceleration · FL

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?

Filed Mar 10, 2000 · Acceleration · NJ

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.

Filed Feb 11, 1999 · Acceleration · KS

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.

Filed Apr 19, 1995 · Acceleration · ID

Driving on flat level set cruise control it accelerate and decelerate. Tt