Dt*: the contact stated while idling in the driveway for five minutes, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The fire department determined the master cylinder switch on the front driver side started the fire. The dealer was not alerted.
1995 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the accelerator pedal bracket suddenly fractured and the pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle started slowing down, the engine was still idling but the throttle did not have impact on the RPM. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Updated 11/3/2006 - the brackets spot welds (3) broke causing the bracket, with the pedal still attached, to just dangle by the accelerator cable. The consumer repaired the vehicle by drilling 2 holes in the bracket and attaching the bracket to the firewall with bolts.
I have experienced an under the hood fire on my 1995 ford explorer which I believe was caused by a faulty speed control deactivation switch. My vehicle had begun to exhibit symptoms which have been described in relation to recall campaign number 05v388000. Specifically, the cruise control had stopped functioning, brake fluid was leaking around the switch and my vehicle had started blowing fuses. On october 29th my fiance drove the vehicle to work. Shortly after having arrived at work, someone interrupted a meeting she was having with her supervisor to inform her that her vehicle was on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and the vehicle was not a total loss. In fact, the damage looks relatively minor to me. However the local ford dealership has given me an estimate for repairs in the amount of $12860.02. I have researched and determined that the switch for my explorer is the exact same switch as is used on the 1995 ford f-150, which is the subject of a recall for this very issue. The part number in question for the explorer is f3tz9f924bb. The part number for the f-150 is f3tz9f924b. A parts sales person at the ford dealership has informed me that these parts are identical and has faxed me information to prove this. I also have very good photographs of the damage, as well as the vehicle. The vehicle has not been touched since the fire other than to be towed to the dealership. I believe the estimate for repairs is based on a visual inspection. The fire department was called, so there may be an official report available.
1). Gas pedal sticks. 2). Puffs of smoke come from steering column in the area of the emergency light button. 3). Cruise control shuts off.
Consumer's concern over the handling by ford motor companies of the cruise control deactivation switch recall.*mr one nov 11, 2003 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the brake light illuminated, brake fluid was leaking and the cruise control no longer functioned. The dealer quoted the consumer $5000 to fix the vehicle. The consumer declined the repair, purchased the part himself and replaced it himself. The consumer recently heard about the recall and contacted the manufacturer to see if he could recover the money he spent to replace the faulty parts. The manufacturer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer's vehicle also experienced stall during acceleration, excessive tire wear, pulling to the right and transmission failure.
Dt: 1995 ford explorer - master brake cylinder caught on fire. Incident occurred on september 8, 2005. While in the drive through at a fast food restaurant started smelling smoke, smelt like plastic. When the consumer lifted the hood it was on fire.
We own a 1995 ford explorer xlt that has a faulty cruise control switch. Ford will not fix the switch, but has recalled other auto models to fix the same problem.
While driving 65 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated to extremely high rpms without warning.*ak the consumer had to press the brake pedal with both feet to get the vehicle to slow down.
I presses the throtle very hard to accelerate and the pedal froze full throtle it tool about 50 yards to stop the engine remained full throtle it finally changed after I switched to park gear,but only after the engine raced higher for about 5 seconds.
The cruise control failed to work when trying to set the speed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving at 70 MPH. When this occurred the accelerator pedal went to the floor, and didn't go back up until the truck was stopped and turned off. Cruise control wasn't engaged at the time of the incident. The emergency brake was engaged and service brakes were depressed to stop or slow down the vehicle. Dealership performed several tests, including a diagnostic test, but no problem was found. Vehicle is currently at the dealership.
I have a 1995 ford explorer the windows work sometimes you mit drive a block than thay don'tand the 4/4 will the same thing . My son has 1995 explorer it will do the same thing is there a recall if not ther shough be thank you .
My 1995 ford explorer has the accelerator pedel sticking at high RPM which causes the vehicle to lock wide open throttle resulting in the vehicle speeding out of control. The vehicle cannot be stopped even by standing on the brake pedel with both feet. This has happened several times. Throttle can be unstuck only by stomping on throttle several times.
When proceeding through a light while turning, the truck accelerated. As the driver applied the brakes the truck slowly rotated blocking the second lane. Inadvertently, the driver shift gears into reverse then neutral which brought truck back to natural idle. Truck diagnosed "air idle control valve" stuck in open position and now needs transmission replaced. Please describe details. *ts since the air idle control valve was replaced, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The consumer was concerned about the speed control cables that were recalled on the 1999 explorers.
Consumer states while coming into long driveway the accelerator pedal got stuck attempted to brake with pedal and emergency brake. Drove into brick wall.neither one of the air bags deflacted. Dealer notified.*ak
I was driving a 95 ford explorer south bound on us 95 at approximately 70 MPH, when the vehicle began accelerating on it's own. When I took my foot off the accelerator the vehicle kept accelerating on it's own even with the cruise control off and my foot off the accelerator pedal. I then tried to apply the brakes but since the vehicle was accelerating the explorer just shook. I also double checked the cruise control and it was in fact off and tried to pump the gas to see if the pedal was stuck but neither worked. When the vehicle reached approximately 85 MPH I attempted to shift into neutral when the vehicle skidded out of control. The skid mark was about 350 feet long and then the explorer left the road and rolled a few times until it came to a stop on the driver's side with the engine still roaring. The engine only stopped when passenger turned off the ignition key since the driver was unconscious.
While driving on I-95 in route from nc to fl the accelerator stuck. Vehicle was very difficult to control while braking and trying to get over to shoulder. Incident was reported to ford via their web site on 1/10/03, case id 681115, no response to date.
Consumer states was driving with cruise control engaged. Attempted to pass another car when vehicle accelerated suddenly. Consumer put car in neutral and coasted to side of highway. Attempted to restart vehicle and engine revved up to 6000 rpms. On 10/12/02 while driving with cruise control engaged car accelerted w/o warning again. This time consumer lost control of vehicle and crashed sustaining injuries. Ts
The speed control increases on its own while in motion. The speedometer assembly has been replaced but to no avail. The speed increases and consumer cannot control it, consumer has to put all her weight on the brakes. If consumer lets off the brakes the vehicle jumps forward. The engine races even when consumer is able to put vehicle in park.
1st incident: dec.12th 1998. Concern: speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control is on. Cause: speedometer assembly binding. Correction: replace speedometer assembly. Cost to me $309.25 2nd incident: jan.5th 1999. Concern: same as 1st incident. Speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control on. Cause: 14401 loom, sensor & assembly shorted. Correction: repair loom 14401 speed control diag. R&r sensor & assembly. Cost to me: $308.87. 3rd incident: traveling on highway with speed control set at 70mph. Explorer speed slowly increases to 80 on its own. I look at the speedometer, realize this and tap the brake. The explorer is still going 80mph or higher. I press the off button to the speed control but it will not disengage. I cannot stop the SUV. I do not panick but I'm scared as I put on the emergency lights, press with all my might on the brakes and within a few minutes, get the explorer off the road to the shoulder. I put the SUV in park, jump out of the car, look both ways, cross the highway, wave my arms for help and watch as my SUV is parked with the engine stuck and running at 80mph or more. Some good samaritans stop and I explain what happened. One of them approaches the explorer with caution and turns the ignition off and brings me my keys. They look at my manual and unhook the speed control box under the hood. I drove home with the emergency lights on (about 8 miles) going about 50mph with no problems then parked it. If another car had been near me when the explorer went out of my control, I could have hit them and there would have been injuries or possible loss of life at 80mph. Thank you.
Accelerator pedal and mounting bracket broke off of the firewall under the dash board and stuck in the accelerated position causing excessive speed and lost of control of the vehicle. Closer inspection of the metal bracket that holds the accelerator rod and pedal broke off the firewall. Weld broke, the bracket in question has holes drilled into it at the top and bottom a diameter of about 7/16" but bolts and nuts are missing. Owner resecured this bracket by drilling thru the firewall and secured the same with two bolts, two nuts and two washer. This problem also affected my 1996 explorer.
Consumer stated the accelerator pedal jammed between the center mount and carpeted floor while driving, the pedal including the steel arm and mounting bracket failed, which became separated from the firewall, the accelerator pedal mounting bracket that holds the entire pedal and related arm cable broke, closer examination revealed that the accelerator pedal bracket was tack welded to the interior of the firewall under the drivers side dashboard, the weld holding bracket failed causing the pedal to get stuck.
While driving on highway at 60-65 MPH cruise control engaged in which vehicle suddenly accelerated at speed as high as 90 MPH without prior warning, foot was depressed on brake pedal, and vehicle continued to accelerate, brakes failed to respond. In order to stop vehicle it was placed in neutral and then turned completely off. Consumer has contacted dealer. No determination has been made at this time. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle accelerates, mostly at speeds of 50-55 MPH, consumer applies brake, but engine keeps revving. Consumer then uses emergency brake to slow vehicle down. Then, puts vehicle in park. This has happened 4 times, twice to dealer, cannot find cause.
As consumer put vehicle in reverse with foot on brake, engine revved and vehicle surged backward and hit another vehicle. $ amount of damage unknown.
Since purchase of vehicle in 1998 following components had to be replaced: transmission/fuel pump/ all 4 tires blew and not on recall/ cruise control/ radio quit, and no longer able to buckle drivers seat belt.*ak
While traveling with cruise control on and trying to exit, tried to release cruise control, but vehicle accelerated on its own, resulting in a multi vehicle collision/wreck similar to recall 95v052000.
While driving stepped on gas pedal and pedal just came off. Then, stopped vehicle. Vehicle had to be towed, and repair edat a ford dealer. Could not explain what was cause of this problem.
Bracket that holds accelerator in place has sheared off. Dealer has been contacted.
Firestone 7515 garners ferry rd, cola sc 29209 did following repairs:05/22/00 alternator, 05/01/00 both rear calipers & drums, 02/15/00 eet/eec sensors, including temp sending unit, egr valve, coolant temp sensor08/07/99 front driver side lower control arm, ball jt, alternator and horn . I purchased new tires 09/15/00. I removed goodyear tires pulliam put on my truck 08/27/98.
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