While traveling rpms went way up to number six. Applied brakes and vehicle was still going. She could stop itby turning vehicle off. Dealership was aware of problem.
2000 Ford Explorer acceleration complaints
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The vehicle would crank and then immediately die. In order to keep it running you would have to increase the rpms to above 1500. You would have to hold down the brake and accelerate at the same time to be able to drive. This happened twice. I took the vehicle to a local shop since ford claimed they did not know what the problem could be. After explaining the situation the mechanic informed me that he was 99% sure it was the electronic idle controller because he had replaced several of them on explorers which corrected the problem. This is a potential dangerous situation if you are not aware of how to over come the situation in a time of crisis. I believe that ford has a major problem here that needs to be investgated before someone is seriously injued or possible killed. The cost to repair was approximately $175.00, however I spent another $100.00 changing filters and cleaning injectors thinking it was a fuel problem.
I noticed on the federal safety agency website that there are 7 complaints about stalling. The dealer told me it was the I.a.c. Valve. I know of 3 other instances of this problem. The last time it happened on me was at 70mph on the interstate. The dealer stated there is no recall on this problem. But, this could become a very serious safety issue.
Idle speed control valve failures on ford explorers cause the vehicle to crank, start, then immediately shut off. The vehicle will not maintain idle. The only way to keep the engine running is to continue to apply throttle. This is potentially hazardous if performed while in drive or reverse, as unintended acceleration (I.e. Audi 5000) can result. Many explorer owners have experienced this problem. Local ford dealer charges $200 to replace the valve.
Cruise control and horn has failed possibly due to electrical problems . Also brakes take longer time for vehicle to stop.
Vehicle idles roughly. Manufacture warranty recalls have not improved. Different types/grades of gasoline have not improved. Various dealer service departments unable to locate/fix problem.
Vehicle has rough idle almost to the point of stalling. Dealer says they cannot repair. Ford customer assistance says they can do nothing.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highwayand without prior notice vehicle started to speed up and danced across the highway. She took feet off the gas pedal and the brake pedal, and let it slow down on it's own. There were no injuries.
While driving on a dry straight road, accelerator left off and swerved terribly and unable to control. Has happened repeatedly !!!
When traveling on the highway at 70 MPH 4- wheel drive kicked in, causing transmission to downshift, resulting in sudden acceleration. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has attempted to repair problem after each of the 4 incidents by replacing harness, computer, electronic controls, and transfer case. New problem has since developed--electrical malfunction when using auto door lock feature. *ak
While son was driving, he put vehicle into overdrive before passing an intersection. When he took foot off the accelerator to step on the brakes, vehicle accelerated out of control, crashing into another vehicle.
While pulling away from a stop vehicle was speeding out of control. After gaining control the back wheels locked up, causing vehicle to speed out of control. Please provide further informaton.
Accelerator pedal would stick when applying fuel. This problem only happens after stopping for a stop light or stop sign. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
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