Sudden acceleration from stop in parking lot.
2000 Ford Explorer: sudden unintended acceleration
13 of the 952 complaints about the 2000 Ford Explorer describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,120
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Sudden acceleration while making left turn onto city street from freeway exit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 MPH causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 MPH causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 MPH causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000. Ma 10/15/2015 updated 11/30/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer sport. The contact stated the vehicle had a moment of sudden acceleration. When the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and at 20 MPH the vehicle started to accelerate on its own up to 60 MPH. Smoke was also coming from the brakes because the vehicle would not slow down. The vehicle had to be placed in neutral in order to slow it down and turn it off. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage was 115,000. Updated 01/24/12*lj the consumer stated he has since removed the cruise control servo unit that attached to the throttle body unit. Updated 01/25/12
On august 28, 2009 I was driving with my husband and two children under age 2 on the massachusetts turnpike when our 2000 ford explorer suddenly accelerated. I could not stop the car with the brakes and was forced to put the car in neutral to finally get the car to stop. I was using the cruise control at the time and had it set just under 70 MPH. My car at one point was going almost 90 as we tried to figure out what to do while my foot was all the way on the brake. We were lucky to have survived this incident. A local garage said that the cruise control must have stuck and they have disconnected the wires but now leave us with damage to the car we are still trying to diagnose.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. Ever since august of 2007, the contact experienced issues with the vehicle switching out of gear intermittently. The brakes, rotors, alternator, motor mount, pulley assembly, all the belts, and tires were replaced; however, the failure still persists. On may 1, 2009, while driving out of a subway station at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and switched into reverse and the contact almost struck a pedestrian. An officer witnessed the failure and advised him to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 83,200 and current mileage was 100,540.
Unintended acceleration several instances when stopped at an intersection. Once I had to drive over the curb to stop ford explorer (2000) from moving out into intersection
When coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated into a pole. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. *sc
While drving at 10 MPH, consumer accidently activated the resume cruise control which was previously on, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, hitting a concrete wall. Minor injuries sustained.
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.
Stopped car in traffic to make a left hand turn. Vehicle would not go when gas pedal was pressed. Felt like vehicle was in neutral. Then after awhilte it lunged forward with great force. I was able to stop and avoided a collision. This time they replaced the transmission. Previously they replaced the fuel pump.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv or 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit various driveability symptoms due to...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200 - 1600 prm when vehicle is received...
- Vehicles may experience a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibit higher than normal base idle speed of 1200 - 1600 RPM when the vehicle...
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
Questions about the 2000 Ford Explorer sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2000 Ford Explorer?
13 of 952 owner complaints about the 2000 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 2000 Ford Explorer?
There are 3 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 76Fire or smoke 53Adaptive cruise 43Stalling 35Wipers 31Airbag light 24Door locks 21Check engine light 20No deployment 18Slipping 18Transmission failure 18Ball joint 14ABS 12Engine failure 12Knocking 12Jerking 12Loss of power 12Brake failure 11Hesitation 10Won't start 10Grinding brakes 9Overheating 6Power steering loss 6Fuel pump 5Harsh shifting 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
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