1995 Ford Explorer: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Acceleration · IN

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

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 Nov 9, 2005 · Acceleration · 148,085 miles · AR · fire

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.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Acceleration, Steering · FL

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.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Brakes · 79,840 miles · CA

Consumer stated cruise control malfunctioned. Consumer stated that brake fluid leaked onto the cruise control terminal. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. *ak the consumer attempted to buy a replacement part from the dealer, however, he was told the part was on back order.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Acceleration · 128,000 miles · TX

The cruise control failed to work when trying to set the speed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Acceleration · 91,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Acceleration · 121,170 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Acceleration · CA · crash

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

Filed May 11, 2001 · Acceleration · IL

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.