Accelerator pedal sticks in idle position. This requires use of greater force to start movement, causing vechile to lurch forward/reverse.
1998 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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Sticking accelerator pedal. Repaired four times and the problem returned after each repair within 60 days. No explaination is forth coming from the dealer or ford.
Throttle sticks in idle position frequently. Most often happen when backing out of parking spot, but can occur at any time. Throttle assembly was replaced twice and reparied twice by 2 different dealers, but the replacements perform as poorly as the original equipment.
When accelerating from a stopped position, engine stalls. Only occurs after vehicle has stopped after being at highway speed for any length of time. Never occurs during city driving, but does occur frequently after I stop the vehicle after leaving the highway, then try to accelerate again. Two dealerships have looked at, but not been able to duplicate the problem. The throttle assembly was replaced because of a different problem.
Gas pedal sticks after removing your foot. You must exert extra pressure on pedal to break it loose before accelerating. Does not seem to stick while driving. Dealer had already replaced defective throttle body 3 times so far - I am currently on my fourth throttle body part inside the first 15 months of ownership. Currently, it needs replacing again. The dealer indicated they replaced it with the new redesigned part on the last repair, but it did not seem to help. After the part is replaced, the problem goes away for a few months, and then returns.
General description of event that occurred 27 separate times from 5/31/98 to 7/13/98; foot off accelerator preparing to stop. Foot on brake, engine begins to accelerate (generally to 2500 RPM while car is in drive). Brakes strain while trying to stop car. Engine remains at 2500 RPM until foot removed from brake, than engine returns to idle. If car is placed in neutral (automatic transmission) during event, engine will accelerate and maintain 5000-5500 RPM as long as foot remains only on brake. If foot is removed from brake or parking brake is applied, while in gear(drive,reverse or neutral) engine will decellerate and return to idle. During four separate visits to dealer, the dealer put 870 miles on car. The dealer could not fix or stated could not duplicate. The fouth visit of the car to the dealer lasted 46 days. Dealer had car for a total of 65 days from 5/30/98 till 9/1/98, when owner received a new car from another local ford dealer. Nw ford customer service rep. Agreed to replace car at no cost to owner. Owner received new car 9/1/98 from another local ford dealer who took defective vehicle described above. Car dealer installed "flight recorder" on car during one visit and owner was able to record several events on recorder. Dealer reported to owner that the recorder verified acceleration, but not caused by computer. Dealer changed speed control servo on this visit (7/6-7/98). Event repeated on 7/10/98 and 5 more times on 7/13/98. Car returned to dealer for final time on 7/14/98 through 9/1/98. Seems similar to the federal safety agency action item ea99001 reported 2/23/99.
Leased. Throttle stuck when first started vehicle up, resulting in an accident, involving side impact at approximately 5 MPH. Dealer is aware of the problem. Vehicle towed. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
3 problems; #1. Gas pedal sticks. Dealer says no problem, but keeps putting lube on linkage. #2 left front bearing replaced twice due to sqealing at low speed, other times they lubed rubber boot. #3 rear hatch when cold,lifts fail, hit head and upper back.
Acceleration problem experienced with 1998 ford explorer ltd with sohc v6 engine. The vehicle has been into the dealer four times for this problem,and they said they identified it to ford motor company. Ford replied that they were aware of an acceleration problem and were working on it. Kokomo auto word advised me to maintain a history of events while awaiting further information from fmc. This history was started after the vehicle had been in the shop three times for the same problem. The dealer worked on the vehicle, but has been unable to correct the problem, even after obtaining two "red box" recordings. One recording was "captured" by the service department personnel after they had kept the vehicle for a week. The other was when they put the "red box" in the vehicle for me to try and "capture" an event, which I was able to do. After they read the "capture" I had made, the service manager insinuated that it was my driving style that caused the problem, I.e stepping onthe brake after or during acceleration. When I reminded them they had also managed to record an event, no more was said about my driving style. The dealer requested I use a specific brand of gasoline, which I did, to determin if that could be the problem. The problem has occurred eighteen times since dec. 23, 1998.
Throttle body failed. Yh
The throttle assembly sticks. When I press on the accelerator it appears stuck. I must press harder than necessary to release the throttle so vehicle will respond. This is my third complaint and second throttle. Ted russell ford in knoxville and don smith ford in greeneville have been very cooperative and responded to my complaints. My concern is that this appears to be a reoccurring problem with the design of the part. In certain situations this condition could be very dangerous. I would like to have assurance that the most recent repair has corrected the sticking throttle, and I will not experience it again.
Ea99001; intermittently when about to make a stop, the vehicle idles up to 6000 RPM, and becomes impossible to stop. Consumer turns off the vehicle so that she won't have an accident. Been to the dealer, they cannot determine problem. Cruise control has been disconnected.
Throttle pedal continually sticks when initially engaged in either drive or reverse. Causes lunge in direction of travel if driver unaware of defect. Submitted to dealer twice, still not repaired. Poor seatbelt design has driver's seatbelt continually stuck in drivers door upon exit from vehicle. Rear passenger window scrapes and makes noise during operation. Dealer did not fix when initially brought up after initial purchase. Abs light intermittently appears during driving. Dealer noted code of 1924 but had no response for problem. Not resolved. Dissapointed with quality of vehicle for $$ paid.
Accelerator sticks when departing from stop. Will suddenly release and vehicle accelerates excessively. Engine at times will hesitate when accelerating from stop. Very dangerous when attempting to merge.
The gasoline pedal on my 1998 explorer separated from its mounting bracket, making it unsafe to operate the vehicle. Vehicle towed to dealer. Since failure occurred on new year's day, will not be able to contact dealer until 2 january 1999.
When accelerator is applied, it would stick. Mainly sticking when weather is cold. Have taken to dealer at least 3 times. Was informed if still sticking it was made like that.
Gas pedal sticks when car is first started. Depressing the gas pedal does not activate the forward motion. Then the pedal engages and the car bucks forward, accelerating too quickly. This would be dangerous if the front of the vehicle were too close to a stationery object.
98 ford explorer - 1. Gas pedal sticks, so force must be used to get moving... Dealer ordered new throttle body. 2. Loud squel from front brakes (constant and loud enough to frighten people walking along road), dealer cleaned brakes, but noise returned after just 200 mile,... Waiting for appointment with dealer
Upon sudden acceleration, engine 'bogs down' or stalls for 10-30 seconds, but engine does not shut off. No warning lights come on. I barely avoided 2 accidents due to this failure. This problem has existed on my vehicle for the last 3 weeks. Other consumers have reported the same issue, odi id's: 538898, 824222, 824246, 825166, 825418, 825825, 827652, 828092, 829007. According to web searches, ford does not have a resolution. How many deaths/accidents will be needed before a resolution is posted by ford to resolve this issue?
Cruise control failed resulting in it not disengaging while braking causing a vehicle collision.
While driver waited to pull into a gas station with foot on the brake pedal, all of a sudden the truck surged and the accelerator went on full blast, causing driver to crash into a brick wall. The problem was reported to ford. The vehicle is being repaired by a body shop.
Fuel throttle body linkages and control malfunctions causing the accelerator pedal to stick and hesitate.
While parking vehicle, foot on brake, vehicle started to accelerate before consumer was able to shift gear into park. Vehicle took off and caused consumer to hit a wall. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
When getting in the vehicle to start and pulling off the gas pedal sticks, but when driving everything starts to work fine. Contacted the dealer for repairs, and the vehicle is still acting the same way when touching the gas pedal.
Gas pedal sticks, causing vehicle to accelerate.
After starting the vehicle then pressing on gas, gas pedal gets stuck. After a few seconds it releases itself and the vehicle speeds off faster than intended.
When accelerating vehicle will stall, causing the engine to lose power for approximately 10-30 seconds, which could result in an accident. Dealer claims has no remedy for defect.
When braking to stop, engine tends to accelerate. Requires excessive force on brake to ensure deceleration.
Throttle body failure causing throttle to stick in idle position.
Accelerator pedal sticks.
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