Dt*: the contact stated on two separate occasions the vehicle has suddenly accelerated. The first incident was in feb 2000 and the second was may 26, 2006. On both occasions this occurred while pulling into a parking space at 3mph. The first time the vehicle hit the side of a building that was about 15 feet away causing property damage. The second time the vehicle hit a tree that was about 15-20 feet away. Even though brake pressure was applied the vehicle would not stop. The police were alerted for the first incident and a report was filed. The dealership has not been alerted. A previous complaint was filed with the federal safety agency regarding the first incident. One year later, the federal safety agency called the contact to see if the failure had occurred a second time. The contact is filing another complaint to alert the federal safety agency the defect has occurred again. Updated 06/15/06 -
1999 Ford Explorer: sudden unintended acceleration
10 of the 1,347 complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 4
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Dealership will not honor the federal safety agency recall the federal safety agency 03v280000. Dealer stated this recall had nothing to do with this vehicle. Consumer had problems with sudden acceleration.
While driving the acceleration pedal stuck and caused the vehicle to surge forward at a rapid speed.
The throttle continued to stick, which caused the vehicle to lunge forward. *jb the dealer stated that the throttle linkages must be replaced. Ford will not cover the part unless the part is broken. The throttle would stick going forward and backward from the stopped position. Scc
Consumer was making a 3pt turn. When truck was placed in drive gear then engine suddenly accelerated causing vehicle to crash into house. Ph
Throttle body/linkage, etc, fails and causes pedal to stick. While driving, truck will surge forward or stall with no warning. Pedal may also not disengage, reducing speed when released. *ak dealer found sticking iac valve. Check engine light on. Dealer found leaking intake seals and replaced.
While driving about 15 MPH touched gas pedal and vehicle accelerated on its own, and pedal went to floor, where consumer pressed brakes pedal to stop, but did not stop until turned off ignition switch. *ak the vehilcle accelerated on its own three times.
Pe00020 ; airbag module light came on the dashboard intermittently. Throttle was stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated/t hood latch bolts were defective, and and the firestone #atx p23575 r15 dot vdul tire tread separated. Has contacted firestone, and they put on a waiting list.
While pulling into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated up to the speed of 20 MPH, causing vehicle to run into a brick building. No one was injured. After repairs were made, consumer told that the four wheel drive sensor was caked wtih mud and dirt which caused it to lock up, even though the vehicle had never been used off road tothe consumer's knowledge. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
While driving throttle cable got stuck, causing sudden acceleration. The brakes slowed down the vehicle, but the vehicle still revs. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel
- Experiencing a vibration or buzz at the accelerator pedal
- Concerns with vibration or buzz at accelerator pedal
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engine and built prior to 9/21/99 may exhibit a vibration or buzz felt...
- This bulletin states that whenever the clean air tube retaining clamps are removed for any repair,...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv or 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit various driveability symptoms due to...
- Vehicles may experience a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
- Risk
- The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 03V280000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
- Risk
- If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Recall number 99V062001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford Explorer sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
10 of 1,347 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
There are 4 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Explorer
Wipers 191Tire blowout 139Airbag light 45Stalling 44Fire or smoke 42Adaptive cruise 41No deployment 22Door locks 21Pulling 18Slipping 16Transmission failure 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Grinding brakes 13Headlights 10Hesitation 10Won't start 10Brake failure 9ABS 8Fuel pump 7Premature wear 7Engine failure 6Jerking 6Seat belt 6Misfire 5
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