Recall # 97v074000, dealership refuses to honor recall because manufacturer will not cover the cost. Dealer stated that recall needs to be performed in the state of wisconsin.
1997 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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While driving on the freeway consumer attempted to apply brakes and the engine began to accelerate, not allowing consumer to slow down. Consumer tried to avoid an automobile in front of him , ran up on the curb and hit rear end of automobile in front of him.
The gas pedal sticks and will not move unless driver slams on the pedal very hard. This happens mostly after the vehicle has come to a stop. The problem has not been corrected.
Accelerator pedal sticks in the closed position.
The accelerator pedal sticks when the vehicle is in drive. Cause unknown. Please give further details.
Accelerator stuck, causing sudden acceleration. (attorney of client)
The accelerator pedal keeps sticking and causes the vehicle to accelerate when the driver is trying to stop it. When its in park the engine keeps revving.
Every once in the while the gas pedal will stick, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Vehicle was involved in an accident on april 5, 1997 because of problem. Vehicle has been to dealership (3) times; 12/96, 1/97, and 4/ 97. Dealer changed throttle body, but problem still exists.
While driving at any rate of speed the accelerator pedal will stick upon contact. Dealer has replaced the throttle body which has not remedied the problem. Please give further details.
While driving the vehicle took off and the throttle stuck and went to the floor, even when foot is on the brakes. The problem happened again.
While driving at approx. 55mph, noticed vehicle suddenly accelerated unintendedly to 70mph without pressing accelerator pedal, ran over 4000rpm's, acted as though in cruise, but it was not engaged, when applied brakes, seemed not to slow down, turned off ignition.
The engine races from 55 to 70 MPH.
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