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
1995 Ford Explorer: sudden unintended acceleration
12 of the 842 complaints about the 1995 Ford Explorer describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Vehicle experiences intermittent sudden acceleration.
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.
Vehicle had sudden acceleration with several different sequences during and after the failure.occured more than 1 time. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
- The speed control switch illumination may flicker and horn operation may be intermittent when steering...
- Speed control switch illumination may flicker and horn operation may be intermittent when steering wheel...
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Explorer sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
12 of 842 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Explorer (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 85Ball joint 33Seat belt 32Transmission failure 30Stalling 29Fire or smoke 24ABS 23Brake failure 20Adaptive cruise 18Door locks 11Headlights 11No deployment 10Check engine light 9Slipping 9Harsh shifting 6Pulling 6Power steering loss 5Won't shift 5
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