Accelerator pedal and bracket fell off while driving on highway. Gas cable was pulled to idle car off road. The pedal was bolted back on by auto body shop but is not guaranteed to hold.
1997 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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Consumer stated when brakes were applied vehicle accelerated. As a result, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle.
When I lifted off off the gas pedal to brake for stopped traffic, the gas pedal seemed to stick and rev the engine as I was trying to stop. I had plenty of time to stop, but because of the speed of the engine it took longer to slow down, and I hit the vehicle in front of me. This has happened twice to me and at least once with my wife over a 3 year period. The oct 15th resulted in an accident.
While pulling out into traffic, accelerator pedal broke away from the firewall. Was able to roll over to shoulder. I was able to reach under the dash and pulled on the pedal to drive. Apparently the welds (3) failed (tore out). I repaired it by drilling out holes and screwing the bracket back to the firewall.
1997 ford explorer limited. While driving gas pedal assembly broke off from firewall. Unable to accelerate. Had to reach under dash to grasp throttle linkage to get off road. (thankful my wife wasn't driving at the time).
The vehicle experienced the same problem with the cruise control as stated in recall 99 v 062 00, but the vehicle was included in the recall. The consumer stated the cruise control failed to disengaged, the problem happened three timed. *ak
Seat belts in back seat and speed control will not cancel after being set. A lady had latch her seat belt in the right rear seat,and it would not release had to cut the belt to get her out.
When applying brakes vehicle lurches forward. Dealer notified.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its speed control as stated in recall 99 v 062 001, but it's VIN number is not included.
In many occasions I had turned off the cruise control and the car had continue to accelerate. My gas pedal has gotten stuck too many times. Well today was the best of all. My car felt for a few days that it did not accelerate when I pressed on the pedal. I took it in yesterday to have the oil changed and see what the matter was. Nothing was found wrong with the car by the mechanic. Well, today I found out what the matter was. As I was driving on my way to my son's daycare the accelerator pedal came off the floor. I had no pedal. I pulled to the side and indeed the cable and pedal were laying on the floor. I managed to get to the mechanic by trying the car to move. The mechanic said that the cable snapped and that it had to be replaced.
I have to push extra hard on the pedal to accelerate because it feels stuck. When and when the pedal finally gets loose, the car accelerates abrubtly.
Vehicle accelerated at an unsafe speed.
Safety complaint involving a stuck accelerator on a 97 ford explorer. The incident occurred on a county road, while traveling a 50 MPH, when a attempt was made to slow down the vehicle as it approached an intersection. After several attempts to apply brakes failed, I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the right shoulder and stop it by switching off the engine. Searching to find the source of the problem, I reached for the accelerator pedal, which was loose and subsequently dangled in my hand. The vehicle was towed to north county ford, vista ca., where it was revealed that"broken accelerator bracket welds" were the source of the problem. The car was then repaired at a cost of $132.89. On monday may 12 and again on tuesday may 13, I called ford motor co. Consumer service (800) 392-3673, to report what I believe is a safety defect in the vehicle and to request a reimbursement for the repair. I was told by the ford representatives that the "incident" would be reported to their engineering division, but since there were not any recalls on cases such as this, they would not cover the cost of repair. I certainly take exceptional to their finding and expressed my disagreement. Therefore, I request your agency to look into this incident as I feel there is a potential hazard to public safety and to help determine whether or not I am due reimbursement for the cost of the repair of this defect.
Idle not returning after cruise control was disengaged and brakes would not work. Cruise control kept accelerating. My three children were in the car, was able to stop the car by putting it in neutral, at that point the brakes worked. Pulled to the side of the interstate and shut the car off. When trying to start car again, engine revved to the point where it sounded like it was going to blow up.
Engine idle surges without warning at stop signs. It is very dangerous, and has almost caused five accidents. It surges beween 3000-4000 rpms.
Consumer states while driving the accelerator pedel sticks causing the vehicle to surge forward. Ph
Accelerator pedal was stuck when applied to pass on an incline. Dealer notified. Ts dealership removed throttle cable and found frayed fragments inside cable covering. There was a recall regarding this condition however, vehicle's VIN was not included. Had multiple problems with hood latch. Cruise control engaged on its own.
Consumer states that there having the same problem as recall#0v422000 throttle. Dealer will not repair.
When the vehicle was put in reverse, it accelerated, resulting in a crash. Cause unknown and the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer states that his wife started to back out of the leveled driveway, when the vehicle immediately went into full throttle and crossed the street onto the neighbors property. The vehicle traveled approxiamately 500 feet before she was able to stop. (cause damage to the property and the vehicle) the consumer feels that there is a malfunction on the part of the explorer and that ford is responsible.
Consumer states while driving and without warning the accelerator pedal will stick upon acceleration, dealer has been notified and has replaced pedal.*jb
The accelerator pedal welds broke and the pedal shifted under the brake pedal while cruising at 55/60 on highway. When I approached a red light I couldn't apply the brake enough to stop the vehicle. Luckily I was n the right lane and was able to get off the road, release the brake and kick the gas pedal out from under the brake pedal and stop and avoid an accident with the car in front of me. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***762252
Throttle causing vehicle to surge.
Engine has been sounding different since throttle recall oov422000 was done in december of 2001. While driving 75-80 MPH there was a loud noise. Vehicle was taken to dealer who stated transmission needed to be replaced.
The throttle cable on our explorer snapped when the car was being put on cruise control; the car accelerated to 75 MPH. Our 19 yr. Old daughter put both feet on the brakes but could only get the car down to 55 MPH. She was weaving in and out of traffic on the dulles access rd but was able to grab her cell phone and call 911. They asked her if she could get over to the right side of the road (which she managed to do) and told her to put the car in neutral. She followed their instructions and was able to roll to a stop without hitting any one or anything...a miracle. No one was injured. The car suffered $3500 worth of damage. Ford has said that they are not responsible for this.
Throttle gets stuck while the consumer is driving. When coming to a complete stop and starting up again, consumer will have trouble accelerateing.
Engine accelerated during braking to a stop. Unable to stop vehicle with brakes.
While driving the car accellerated out of control. My brakes & other componants broke in my attempts to stop. Luckily I did not crash, flip or run someone over as it took several miles to stop. I was towed to freedom ford in beacon, ny where they found that the ford air filter broke and wedged the accelerator linkage causing the car to go out of control. I incurred brake damage, towing, travel expenses, and subsequent throddle repairs done at pleasantville ford in pleasantville, ny.
When disengaging cruise control vehicle throttles down and accelerates. Consumer has to depress brakes or shut off cruise control. Vehicle has an aggressive acceleration. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer urged consumer to recreate problem for them to check it out.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on road to pass another vehicle., and without prior warning, vehicle acellerated about 100mph. Had foot on brakes, but vehicle was still running. Consumer turned vehicle off. Dealership was aware of problem.
Accelerator suddenly and uncontrollably causes vehicle to go from a stopped condition, foot on brake, cruise control off. Extreme braking effort avoids collision. Problem presented to ford service at dealer, diagnostic tests done and no repair provided. Ford service denied knowledge of any similar problems of this type and offered no recall repairs.
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