When driving at 40 MPH and taking foot off accelerator pedal to slowdown vehicle will stall. Consumer must shift into neutral to restart vehicle.
1995 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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While driving all of a sudden gas pedal stuck all the way to the floor and didn't release.
Throttle binds on initial take off causing abrubt accelleration. Due to throttle body valve sticking. Newsgroup autos.makers.ford.explorer has confirmed numerous similar complaints.
When traveling with cruise control engaged ,and upon depressing the accelerator pedal, there was continuous acceleration. Also, while attempting to press the speed control button off, button would not disengage, causing continuous acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While traveling at highway speed of 50 MPH accelerator pedal broke completely off from weld, and left vehicle without power. Dealer notified, and repairs were made at consumer's cost.
While merging into rush hour traffic, the throttle stuck at 3000 RPM. When the brakes were applied, it was not enough to slow the car. After 1 mile, the accelerator was finally freed which allowed me to finally regain control of the vehicle. Ford says this item is not covered under any existing recalls.
Transmission caught on fire. Consumer stated that when the car is in drive it goes into neutral and engine revs.
While putting car in reverse, car took off backwards when consumer took foot off the brakes without pushing on the accelerator. Consumer hit a tree, then put car in drive with foot still on the brake, and tires started spinning. Furthermore, gas pedal was stuck like it was in cruise control, and car took off into a 3 foot retainer wall and went over it. Consumr was wearing a safety belt.
As I drive the explorer on the highway or at any speeds for longer periods of time(200+ miles), engine check light comes on, and the horsepower is affected. Gas mileage decreases to about 8 mpg, and this lasts for as long as the vehicle is driven. I have had the transmission replaced, and I have changed the spark plugs, the spark plug wires, the mass air-flow sensor, the fuel filters and the alternator. The problem is still occurring though. I would like to get the problem fixed so as to feel safe in this vehicle.
While driving and trying to change lanes, pressed on the accelerator and it stuck due to abroke weld. This caused vehicle took off. Consumer said driver had to press the gas pedal again to get pedal unstuck.
Gas pedal sticks- repld at 30,000 miles under warranty with upgraded version per dealer. But it is now sticking again. Dealer says manufacturer will not cover under warranty at this time. Very hazardous when attempting to accelerate. An accident waiting to happen.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Accelerator is sticking. Has this been reported before to this model?
While driving at any speed the gas pedal is working intermittently, and when driving the vehicle, it is hard to depress.
Accelerator got stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Driver could not stop vehicle, not even with the brakes. Vehicle ended up hitting another automobile in order to stop.
Vehicle experiences intermittent sudden acceleration.
While driving and applying gas pedal, gas pedal gets stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate and keep going until the consumer is able to pull gas pedal up with her foot in order to get vehicle to slow down. *ak
Gas pedal assembly detached from vehicle at fulcrum during normal operation of vehicle.
Accelerator pedal spot welds, which attach the pedal to the floor of the vehicle, came loose.
Whle driving down a major highway vehicle suddenl accelerated at approximately 80 MPH. Driver had foot on the brakes, but the vehicle would not slow down. Had to get to road side and cut vehicle off.
Upon accelerating the throttle sticks, causing vehicle to increase in speed. *ak
Cruise cotnrol failed.
Vehicle shaking with unwanted acceleration resulting in vehicle collision due to lack of control.
Accelerator sticks to the floor.
While driving applied pressure to the accelerator pedal to accelerate slightly in order to pass another vehicle. In both instances, the accelrator pedal went all the way to the floorboard without moving the feet whatsoever, and the vehicle accelerated. Placed vehicle in neutral to stop it. Dealer replaced throttle cable.
Sudden acceleration.
While driving on highway at speed 60 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of 95 MPH, the consumer stopped vehicle by putting into neutral.
While driving about 35 MPH, trying to stop, the accelerator sped up, causing the vehicle to collide into a tree . Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer had noticed that when driving and upon depressing the accelartor pedal and releasing foot from pedal, the vehicle continues to accelerate as if force was still being applied to the pedal, causing the consumer to have have some near mishaps. Consumer also contacted the dealer on a number of occasions due to the above listed problem.
While drivng the vehicle suddenly went into open throttle position, rpms unknown, shut the engine off, waited a few seconds, turned the ignition on again and the accelerator was still in open throttle position.
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