1995 Ford Explorer acceleration problems

Filed May 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · CO

The vehicle doesn't shift since its missing the transmission wiring harness o/d sensor cant locate a replacement part the check engine light goes on all the time it uses a lot of antifreeze speed control don't work fuel pump keeps going out.

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Acceleration · MN

This is a complaint about ford's recall process. I recently received a safety recall notice regarding a fire hazard. I have not owned my 1995 explorer for at least five years. When I called the number listed in the recall notice I got a department at ford - the man said they contract out their recalls to a third party and that he could not help me, nor could he give me their number. He said the company gets owner information by using the dmv. If they had done that they would know I have not owned this vehicle in many years. This recall notice was about a fire hazard and obviously will not get to the person who may now own the vehicle, so it isn't a very effective recall. The third party company who is doing this for ford is not doing a very good job on something as critical as a safety recall.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Acceleration · IN

Since I've purchased this vehicle, the cruise control has never worked.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 220,000 miles · IN

I was driving my car when it began to down shift around 35mph. Eventually, after adding more gas, it kicked into gear. My vehicle is an automatic. Once it down shifts, the od light begins flashing on and off. It has now been doing this consistently. The drive is not a smooth drive and when I am going approximately 50-60mph or more, the car begins to shake.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed an increase in engine rpms. The vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician inspected the vehicle and found that the throttle pedal was sticking to the hood release cable. The technicians repositioned the cable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 01/04/12*bf the consumer stated the engine RPM red lined two or three times, before he regained control of the vehicle, by downshifting and turning off the ignition. He dealer found the throttle pedal sticking on the hood release cable. Updated 01/09/12

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Acceleration · NY

Tl-the driver owned a 1995 ford explorer. The vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately 30 minutes when the driver heard a loud bang and noticed the vehicle was on fire. The police and fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed but it was not removed from the location. The manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000, vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Sm.

Filed Dec 15, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 00

Service brakes, hydraulic details: I took my 95 explorer in for a recall (09s09) for a speed control deactivation switch which may pose a risk of fire if it leaked. When I got my veh. Back I looked under the hood to check their work. (I am a mechanic my self by occupation) they had replaced the pigtail to the switch but not the switch itself. The letter talked about the switch and not a pigtail leaking brake fluid. The switch is mounted on the master cly.above the exhaust manifold area. The recall intent was to have ford replace the pigtail and switch or the switch but only if the switch was leaking. The service manager would not give me any explanation. Is ford changing the wrong part. I am not sure how the pig tail will stop the brake fluid from leaking.

Filed Dec 1, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 145,286 miles · TX

I took my 95 explorer in for a recall (09s09) for a speed control deactivation switch which may pose a risk of fire if it leaked. When I got my veh. Back I looked under the hood to check their work. (I am a mechanic my self by occupation) they had replaced the pigtail to the switch but not the switch itself. When I talked to the service manager about it he stated that the pigtail was the fire hazard and they only relocated the switch if it was leaking at the time of the recall. The letter talked about the switch and not a pigtail leaking brake fluid. The switch is mounted on the master cly.above the exhaust manifold area. Was your recall intent to have ford replace the pigtail and switch or the pigtail and the switch but only if the switch was leaking. I will be waiting your reply thank you for your time.

Filed Aug 8, 2009 · Acceleration · 123,500 miles · MN · fire

My ford explorer cruise control switch in my engine started on fire and luckily I was at the dealer when it happened it was there being fixed because it kept blowing a fuse when the fuse was fixed the cruise control switch started on fire. It looks to me this is a common problem on fords. I have a 1995 ford explorer. I would like to report this because if I did not have know what was wrong I could have been driving the car and burned up. All I want our the new cruise control wire and switch and have it installed at the dealer for free. Http://www.usautoinjurylaw.com/cases/fires/ford-explorer.htm http://www.switchfires.com/recall.htm http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/03/ar2007080301845.html my car is not in the least but it should be.

Filed Sep 13, 2007 · Acceleration · NY

1995 ford explorer with acceleration problems. Customer states that her vehicle accelerated without warning. *kb the consumer stated even having 2 feet on the brake didn't stop the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle eventually slowed down as if nothing ever happened. The consumer was informed there was no recall for her vehicle. Updated 09/17/07.