Consumer was backing out into the driveway when vehicle picked up speed, resulting in vehicle hitting his other vehicles which were also parked in the driveway. The accelerator stuck.
1997 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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Cruise control failed. Also,brakes completely faded. Vehicle stopped by turning engine off, stop made without power steering or brakes.
Cruise control failed to disengage. Vehicle stopped by turning engine off.
Car surges out of control regardless of the gear and without warning.
When vehicle comes to a stop the motor races with the RPM's going up to 6000, idle arm sensor replaced, but still idling high.
Vehicle suddendly slowed down and would not move. Upon checking the SUV, driving noticed that the accelerator pedal had fallen off and was hanging on by a string. The dealer has been notified about the problem. Dealer not willing to correct free of charge.
While stopping at a stop sign or a light, the vehicle revved up to 6000rpm, which could cause the vehicle to accelerate if the vehicle brakes weren't activated. Dealer repaced the sensor. Problem still exists. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Vehicle vibrates while driving.
Gas pedal and the brake pedal are too close, causing misapplication of the pedal which resulted in an accident.
Whenever accelerator pedal is pressed down, it would stick. Would have to press hard for it to catch. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem. Its an intermittent problem. Been to dealer at least 4 times.
Throttle would stick. Started vehicle & shifted into drive. Vehicle shot forward. Driver had collapsed backwards. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem. Called manufacturer. & was informed to keep taking vehicle back until problem is found.
Vehicle was parked. Was checking the oil & noticed fluid leaked onto garage floor. Checked closely & leak was coming from master cylinder. Took vehicle to dealer & was advised not to drive vehicle. Problem with accelerator pedal sticking. Needed cable change (2/24/98). Consumer stated accelerator cable has been changed.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a vehicle collision.
On a local street going 25 MPH applied the accelerator then something cliced and jetisoned with speed. Vehicle ended up between 2 trees and overturned a couple of times on the railroad tracks.
Brakes did not stop vehicle after gas pedal stuck. Vehicle went down an enbankment, and driver sustained some minor injuries.
Throttle body was sticking and defective, consumer having problem with getting part from dealer bacause of back orders.
Automatic window motor failed.
Hissing/whistling noise under vehicle.
Accelerator sticks and causes unintended acceleration due to a dirty throttle assembly.
Consumer was trying to accelerate when gas pedal got stuck, did not move, causing acceleration. This is a intermittent problem. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.
Cruise control does not maintain speed when vehicle is going downhill. It accelerates.
Gas pedal sticks.
When vehicle is put in reverse after started the accelerator pedal sticks. The dealer has replaced the throttle body.
Received recall notice for 97v‑074 000 and the dealer had truck for 3 weeks and they still do not have parts for this truck.
When traveling in cold weather conditions about 30 MPH and upon making a gradual stop the vehicle will continue to accelerate, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle, causing the consumer to go through an intersection. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide further details.
While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control on, the vehicle increased its speed to 85 MPH and would not decrease speed, until after having to press brakes for several seconds. Please describe details.
While driving vehicle at 70 MPH the gas pedal broke, causing owner not to have control over vehicle. Dealer noted that shoulder bolt which holds gas pedal in place broke. *ak consumer stated the shoulder bolt did break the shoulder bolt is threaded, due to the pedal action, shoulder bolt worked loose allowing the gas pedal assembly to fall to the floor causing consumer not to have control over vehicle.
Consumer put automobile on cruise control mode and it took off, causing automobile to accelerate. Consumer states when tried to apply the brakes, they would not let her. Had to turn automobile off after running off road.
While driving the vehicle has sudden accelerations. Sometimes when this happens when applying the brakes the vehicle will still acclerate. One time, the only time, the vehicle will stop is shutting the vehicle off. There was a recall on the throttle 97v-07 000. Dealer says that there has not been any complaint on this vehicle. *ak ford replaced vehcle.
The consumer has experienced the throttle sticking and the engine surging after the brakes were applied. The dealership replaced the throttle body, however problem still exists. (attorney for client).
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