Recall 00 v 422 000/throttle: vehicle would run rough when starting up in morning and stalled intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
1998 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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Accelerator pedal broke while driving. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving, attempted to depress accelerator pedal and noticed it had fallen loose and was dangling by the accelerator cable. The accelerator pedal bracket had broken off (seperated) from the firewall/dash panel. Noticed two holes in dash panel where the bracket had been spot welded. See the federal safety agency #sb616531.
Electrical problems with the electric door locks on drivers side has broke 3 times. Gas pedal sheared off while driving down the road. Heater went out; mechanic said there was a 1997 ford part on the 1998 truck. Face plate for the radio, time is out. Lever for the passenger seat broke off. All of this happened at 25,000 miles. This is the first ford I ever owned and unfortunately the last!
While vehicle was moving in reverse at an unknown speed engine suddenly accelerated, and crashed into a parked bus. Vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed, and traveled approximately 15 feet before the crash. Vehicle has not been examined by a mechanic to determine cause of the problem. Consumer experienced back pains since this incident. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Gas pedal sticks.
Gas pedal broke away from frame while driving on the freeway and went under the brake pedal.
Engine goes dead on acceleration. Vehicle will completely shut down and must be restarted. It is often long periods of time between repair visit and next failure. To date this is still occurrina and is a very dangerous condition. The potential of casing a serious accident is very likely. This has happened numerous times when pulling out into the traffic flow.this has been reported numerous times and I have documentation were the problem has been worked on since 8-26-99. Failures are sporadic and to date they have been unable to duplicate the problem and unable to repair. The dealer has been cooperative however that have not been able to repair. They have replaced intake manifolds, checked fuel pumps, timing chain tensioner and many other things but have not been able to correct the problemt.
While consumer was driving vehicle and trying to slowdown gas pedal got stuck, and the vehicle accelerated. It usually happens at 30 MPH and up. Has not contacted dealer.
Vehicle stalled after exiting highway. I stopped at exit and vehicle stalled when accelerating, vehicle restarted but would stall when put into gear. After sitting for several hours vehicle restarted with no record of any error codes. High potential for accident because I was pulling out into traffic when vehicle failed, I was able to put the vehicle into neutral and coast into a nearby parking lot with no powering steering or brakes. I had been driving on the highway for approx 4 hours. Took vehicle to ford service center and they were unable to identify the problem, no repair was done. This was the third time the vehicle had stalled on acceleration, but the first time it would not restart.
Accelerator sticks whcih causes vehicle to become inoperable in traffic. After ten minutes vehicle is fully operational. Dealer has been contacted, but refused to contact manufacturer. Please provide further details.
Problem with idle. Caused vehicle to stall 3 times in heavy traffic. Potential for accident.
Vehicle stalled when making a 90 degree left turn. Consumer stepped slightly on gas and it hesitated. Consumer has to press down giving vehicle gas to by pass hesitation. Dealer really had no remedy. But once before replaced fuel injection.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and was changing lanes, and it felt like it was going to cut off. Happened to look down, and saw gas pedal detached from floor. It was holding on by a wire. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving vehicle it accelerates by itself. Vehicle accelerates with brakes on up to 30 RPM. Also, ehicle accelerates where consumer has to turn key off to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Please provide VIN#.
When vehicle is slowing down or is at a complete stop it accelerates without any notice. Problem occurs intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak
Throttle gets stuck, and vehicle doesn't move. Dealer could only tell consumer that throttle needs parts.
Throttle sticks particularly when cold. Similar to that of recall 00v422000 but ford claims that this vehicle is not included in recall.
Gas pedal became detached from the chassis during an acceleration while driving;an accident was avoided. It appears that the gas pedal bracket, which apparently was tackwelded at the factory to the firewall, came loose from the firewall, rsulting in the bracket and gas pedal literally hanging by the accelerator cable underneath the dash.
After consumer had recall 00v422000 repairs done throttle was still experiencing the same problem. Gas pedal will stick while driving, and she has to keep pushing to keep pedal from sticking in one position. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer was traveling 60mph and let up to reduce speed. Throttle never lifted for vehicle to slow down. Consumer road 2-3 miles, hitting brakes and throttle to see if pedal would lift. Consumer ended up running into a field, slowing to 40mph and slammed on brakes. All four brakes were burned up. Consumer wasn't sure if transmission was damaged. Vehicle is at ford to be looked at.
Consumer received recall notification (00e11) consumer immediately set up an appointment shortly before the schedule date, consumer received a call from dealership stating they had to reschedule, consumer has received two more calls to reschedule consumer was advised that dealership was backed up with their work schedule, consumer also received another recall notification (00s58) consumer was advised to drop off vehicle and they would get to it on monday because of scheduling problems.
While driving over a period of time and attempting to accelerate, vehicle failed to accelerate and accelerator pedal was slow to respond. Vehicle was parked for a short period of time. Upon restarting vehicle and depressing accelerator pedal, it failed to respond, pedal fell off. *ak it was determined that the 3 rivets that hold the mounting bracket hard sheared off causing the accelerator pedal to fail.
Yesterday (2/24/01) I noticed that the accelerator was not responding. At first I thought that maybe I was having trouble with the fuel injector. Today, I went to go on an errand and the gas pedal/w bracket fell off the firewall. I cannot find the bolt(s) which fastens it to the firewall. This could have resulted in a major accident had I gotten onto the freeway!
Soon after purchasing vehicle, consumer started experiencing accelerator problems where the gas pedal would stick, when consumer asked if there were any recalls on this matter she was told that there was a recall on this but her vehicle was not included in the recall.
Vehicle was parked in off position for over ten minutes and caught on fire in engine compartment. Also, vehicle was serviced for recall 00v422000 regarding throttle. Consumer not sure if cause of fire was due to that problem. Please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: ? Tiresize: ?)
While driving about 30 MPH consumer noticed gas pedal sticking. Pressed a bit harder to get it to release, and vehicle started spinning, resulting in a crash. Damage to vehicle unknown.
Intermittently accelerator pedal will stick. A recall has been issued on vehicle; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The dealer has inspected vehicle.
The intake gasket leaks, the consumer is waiting for ford to redesign it so the noise will not persist while driving. Nlm
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