1999 Ford Explorer: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · AR

O/d light stared flashing and it wouldn't shift out of the lower gear. Paid around $1400 to have some bands replaced in the trans and the computer flashed. Now has a hesitation between 30 and 40 MPH. Transmission issue.

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MO

When my 1999 ford explorer had approximately 60,000 miles, it went into the repair shop to have the transmission replaced. At that time, I complained that there was transmission fluid leaking near the radiator. About 6 months later, when the vehicle had approximately 70,000 miles, it went back to the repair shop for transmission troubles, at which time several of the clutches in the transmission had to be replaced. The car was released from the dealer on a friday night, but was returned approximately 12 hours later due to hesitation of the vehicle when driving and because the overdrive light was blinking off and on. Approximately three weeks later the car went back into the shop, again for leaking transmission fluid near the radiator. The radiator has had to be replaced due to a crack where a transmission fluid line came into contact with the radiator. There seems to be a problem with every component involved with the transmission on this explorer.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Acceleration · NM

When applying accelerator pedal vehicle will hesitate briefly before throttle responds.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · MA

While driving, throttle/ air bypass valve malfunctions which causes accelerator pedal to stick, and pedal goes nearly to the floor. Also pedal has to be pumped before it releases. *ak the dealer said they can fix the problem, but the vehicle still hesitates and there is rough idle, the lower ball joints failed, and were replaced.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Engine · SC

When traveling or turning there is a hesitation in same direction.

Filed Jul 18, 2001 · Acceleration · FL

Vehicle has hesitation when accelerating. Vehicle has been to three different dealers (6 visits) with no corrective results. Have been told, "there is no fix at this time". Keep checking back with ford to see if they find a fix. This is an unsafe condition to continue to drive this vehicle in traffic!! I have been told the time limit is up to pursue the lemon law. Suggested to file a complaint against ford motor company.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Acceleration · NC

Severe hesitation problems when accelerator pressed vehicle almost stalls out.

Filed Aug 5, 2000 · Engine · TX

My explorer has had the same recurrent problem for 16 months. I have had it to the dealer 8 times. They has numerous fixes and none of them have solved the problem. The car has to be given gas at start up. After start up it idles roughly and hestitates upon acceleration for the first mile or so. It does not exhibit this problem every day. At this point ford has told me they do no know how to fix the problem. They gave me a copy of technical service bulletin 13335 which states no further repairs are to be done and the problem has been sent to qsf for review. Meanwhile my vehicle does not run properly and I believe it is a safety issue due to the hesitation upon acceleration. Have others complained of this problem? What can I do in order to get my vehicle running correctly? Please give me any information which is available. Thank you.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Electrical · AR

Vehcile will hesitate to stall when turning a corner or taking off. Dealer said it was a computer problem which they were aware off, but insisted that there was no remedy at this time.

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Fuel system · NJ

When stopping, vehicle hesitates. Intermittently starts up, and gas pedal has to be pumped. Dealer contacted and stated fuel system pressure bled down.