When the brakes are applied under normal braking conditions vehicle accelerates suddenly. The manufacturer has been notified.
1998 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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On several occasions vehicle ABS light repeatedly coming on / off intermittently.
Recall repair unable to be completed due to lack of parts (99v‑062), vehicle is experiencing throttle sticking/failure at this time.mjs
When stopping vehicle and pulling off, the gas pedal hesitates and sticks.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recalls 99v164000 , hood latch; and 99v06200, speed control cable. Dealer stated parts were not available, refused to correct recall.
When I tried to use the AC in march it blew out only hot air. A new compressor had to be put in it. It still leaks under the dash when it rains hard or going through car wash. Rear wiper motor burnt out. Wiper would not work, had to be replaced. Rear seal, pinon seals, and rear drive shaft were replaced twice. The rear passenger door panel and window rattled really bad. Had repaired. Now front driver door panel and window rattles. Had a "vibrating" noise repaired. When vehicle idled a piece of metal vibrated. Several times I have gone to turn on the headlights and they won't come on. I have to turn the button several times before they will come on. After my auto has set overnight and I start it, it idles very rough for a few minutes. The gas pedal has been sticking for quite a few months. Only when you initially push on the gas to go. You have to tap on it to get it to unstick; there has been a recall on this, the pa
Consumer had speed control disconnected.no parts available.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Consumer received recall 99v062001 concerning speed control cable . Contacted dealer, and no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.
When accelerator pedal got stuck and did not return to idle, vehicle ran off the freeway and landed on top of a tree. Vehicle is being looked at now.
Recall work not able to be done due to lack of parts (99v‑062). Mjs
The accelerator pedal sticks. The cable for accelerator pedal had been replaced twice. Owner feels the recall of cruise control has caused the problem with accelerator pedal. After using cruise control and coming to a full stop, accelerator pedal sticks. Driver must tap it once or twice to correct.
Consumer received recall 99v062001, speed control cable. Contacted dealer, and no parts were available to remedy recall problem. Please give any further details.
Consumer feels the recall on throttle body plate repair/notice is insufficient, feels that immediate repair should be done due to possible failure. (99m02) nlm
When applying brake pedal the vehicle will suddenly accelerate. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer received recall 99v062000, speed control cable. Contacted dealer and no parts were available to remedy problem. *adjpoor coordination between manufacturer and dealer.no monetary remedy for lack of use of cruise control for 3 months.
Speed control cables recalled but are unable to be replaced due to lack of parts. Nlm (99v‑062)
When coming to stop vehicle intermittently stalls/ reverses and surges forward. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
When driving at 75 to 80 MPH and applying the brakes, vehicle accelerated at high speed. When vehicle got down to 50 MPH, consumer removed the cable from cruise control, put the vehicle into netural and turned off ignition, and coasted vehicle to side of the road. Then the vehicle came to a stop.
Consumer was pulling into parking lot and the vehicle accelerated, jumped a curve down grassy decline and hit city hall's wall.
On friday, may 14th, 1999 at approximately 9:15 pm, I was driving my ford explorer on the ny thruway when the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own to speeds up to 70 MPH without any explanation. I applied the brakes, but the vehicle only slowed down to 50-55 MPH. After driving the vehicle with the brakes applied for a few minutes (since I didn't know what else to do), I decided to turn the ignition off and that caused the engine to shut off. Fortunately, I was able to glide the vehicle to the shoulder road on the highway without damage to the vehicle, ourselves or anyone else. I had the vehicle towed back to the dealership where I purchased it from to investigate and find out what caused this problem. To my amazement, the service dept. Indicated that they found nothing wrong with the vehicle and that I could take it home. I told them I can't accept his response as an answer for almost losing my life, and that I want them to further investigate the cause of why the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexplained acceleration. Since then I have been given the run-around and need your assistance in getting this matter resolved quickly before someone else's life is put in danger with this vehicle, or other ones in this class that may have the same problem. Thank you for your attention in this matter and please call me if you need any futher information regarding this matter.
Consumer contacted dealer regarding recal 99v062001, dealer stated parts were not available. Parts yet to be manufactured. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice causing unwanted acceleration. (99v‑062) mjs
On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, one incident resulted in vehicle crashing into rock building.
Intermittently when the ignition key in turned on and when coming to a stop vehicle will suddenly surge forward . The dealer has repaired the vehicle twice prior to this incident.
Recall repair on the cruise control can not be performed due to lack of parts. (99v‑062) mjs.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice resulting in unwanted acceleration. (99v‑061). Mjs
Accelerator sticks. Went out of cruise control, vehicle just kept going and did not slow down. Throttle replaced. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Vehicle crashed into rock wall of building after unscheduled acceleration as we were parking it. Barely rolling, foot on brake, vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, jumped 6" curbing, engine revving, went down hill, under low I-beam of roof and crashed into rock wall of city hall. It buckled wall, split sheet rock in interior. Although we survived the incident, the roof was ripped open by the I-beam and sunroof glass filled vehicle. We narrowly escaped with our lives. Vehicle was not driveable after accident. Police report exonerated us of any blame. First incident with vehicle.
While dropping off my vehicle for problems with a rear wiper, the dealer informed me that there is a recall on the cruise control for my truck. I called ford, and they said the information was sent out in a letter yesterday. When I called the ford consumer line I was told they had no information available to read as of yet. I should wait until I receive the letter. It seems like a very serious problem no one knows about. The cruise control can force the car to stay at the same speed. Ford does not have the cable ready to fix the problem until at least may 1999.
Throttle sticks when pressing the accelerator.
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