Accelerator pedal felt loose, pulled over and examined. The bracket on which the pedal was mounted had completely broken out from the firewall of the vehicle. Upon examination, the braket had been attached with three spot welds.
1997 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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While traveling and when depressing gas pedal it was stuck ,causing vehicle not to gain any speed. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalled at 25 MPH, also , when going over a small bump rpms went up to 4000-5000. Mechanic thought vehicle stalling was an electrical problem, not taken to dealer yet.
While traveling approximately 50 MPH throttle stuck in an open position preventing the driver from being able to slow vehicle down immediately. There was no crash and no injuries. Dealership has previously performed recall 00v422000 on this vehicle. Ak this is the third throttle body installed on vehicle, consumer states the brakes did stop the vehicle.
Accelerator throttle would stick when pedal is pressed. Problem only happens when at a stop light or sign, and then leaving. Have been to dealer , and mechanic indicated that throttle cable was causing the problem, and needed to be replaced.
While driving pressed on gas pedal to accelerate, and vehicle would die. When car was in park it did not cut off. But, soon as consumer pressed gas pedal it shut off. *ak
After coming to a complete stop consumer applies accelerator and vehicle hesitates, has very little power. Consumer has to almost floor it to get vehicle to move. Rpm's will be high, but speed is very slow. This happens 4-5 times a week. Check engine light is on intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer 8-9 times in last year and a half, cant' find cause. Dealer took motor apart, found nothing. Please provide additional comments.
Gas pedal detached from the firewall, consumer lost use of accelerator. Could have been an accident because consumer was on a main highway.
While driving took foot off accelerator to slow down and car started to accelerate, then once gas pedal got stuck. Consumer had to manually pull it back up.
Consumer received recall notification (00v422000), consumer purchased vehicle from a private owner which was a salvage title and manufacturer is refusing to honor recall as well as install tether kit free of charge as they previously stated.
While driving about 55 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning, and odometer will stay stuck in place.*ak consumer states vehicle has been repaired, and transmission has been rebuilt.
While pulling into a parking space vehicle took off forward ,and consumer barely touched gas pedal, and vehicle hit a pole.
Is this legal to sell a vehicle new or used with serious safety recalls, they have jeopordized my safety in this vehicle. Sudden engine acceleration and tachometer re-line at passing gear. Shifting into low gear prior to 1800rpms. Engine noise at start up. Overheating causing damage to the transmission, I.e. Torque converter failure. Idles at 1200.rpms and fluctuates. What ethics do these dealer possess and do they not safety inspect them prior to sales, they let me drive off the lot. This vehicle is currently in service for the failed parts after purchasing it on novemeber 1,2000. I have firestone at tires yet to be inspected.
Accelerator pedal had stuck while driving. This increased speed of vehicle while going 60mph. Was trying stop vehicle by stepping on brakes. But, vehicle hit a building, tires were still spinning after impact. Air bags failed to deploy.
While driving andcrossing lanes had to step on accelerator pedal. It got stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, hitting another vehicle.
While stopping at a light consumer had to put vehicle in neutral due to engine idling high.*ak consumer states this has been happening ever since the vehicle was new, the engine idles at 1400 RPM, dealer can not remedy the problem.
Periodically while driving consumer would let accelerator pedal go and then began to press it, vehicle would not pick up speed. Vehicle began to stall, causing consumer to pull over. In order for vehicle to start and pick up speed, consumer would turn off engine and restart. Dealer was not able to replicate defect and was not able to provide remedy.*ak
Accelerator pedal sticks, mostly on take off or at slow speeds.
After any stop vehicle idles high, causing vehicle to run out of control. Please provide further information.
Consumer was backing up and accelerator stuck, applied more pressure to pedal, and vehicle hit fire hydrant. Bumper needed to be replaced. Recently, consumer received recall 00v422.*ak
Gas pedal sticks intermittantly,
The bracket which attatches the gas pedal to the firewall of the vehicle sheared off while driving the vehicle. It was attatched by 3 small spot welds which I feel is insufficient to hold this bracket in place.
While driving 65mph gas pedal snapped off, all three welds holding gas pedal snapped.
Vehicle is showing same symptoms as mentioned in recall 00v422000 regarding 4.0 l engines. Throttle is sticking and consumer has to force pedal to move. This is a continuous event that seems worse after cruise control has been used. *ak
After vehicle is turned on has to tap or pump gas pedal so that engine will not turn off, and could move without a problem.
Nov '00 - truck would not start, had to get jump start. Took into the dealer for service. Diagnosis - idle air control valve replaced. Dec '00 - truck would not start, had to jump start. Took to a local mechanic. Diagnosis - gem module replaced. Jan '01 - truck would not start or jump start. Towed to dealer. Diagnosis - crank positioning sensor replaced. Told by dealer that these all were electronic parts. No explanation as to why they would fail with such low mileage. Currently, the 4wd indicator lights on the dash flash periodically. Left voice message with dealer service on 2/5 to discuss/fix.
Sudden acceleration when engine is cold. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and unable to locate the problem.
When turning cruise control off vehicle started to acclerate up to 90-100mph. Only way to slow down is to put vehicle out of gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that they could not do anything because they did not know what the problem was. *ak the vehicle was idling very high.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly while speed control was activated. Driver had to shut vehicle off to stop. Dealer has been notified.*ak there is a recall (00v422) regarding the problem the vehicle is experiencing.
Light switch assembly on t cruise control on the steering column has failed twice in less than 12 months. Do not believe this should be happening & could cause problem when driving at night trying to figure out which switch to use.--*ak (tiresize: 235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
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