2000 Ford Explorer: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Acceleration · 204,118 miles · CA · crash

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Acceleration · 204,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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

Filed Nov 16, 2012 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · NJ

2000 ford explorer . . I bought this vehicle brand new from dealer and I am diligent with upkeep. Truck has 75000 miles and recently the transmission is slipping between 2 nd and 3 rd gear with the rpms increasing to over 5000 rpms before it will shift. The o/d light starts to flash. This problem is very dangerous when pulling onto highways because the truck basically hesitates before it finally accelerates. Not too happy with ford right now!

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Transmission · 147,000 miles · NJ

I noticed a slight hesitation in the transmission shifting from 1st to 2nd gear once in a while yesterday. Within 5 miles the o/d light was flashing and by the time I go home(luckily)5 miles later, reverse was now not working. I have a car that has already had 1 transmission replaced, needing another one. I am extremely lucky that I did not get stranded!!!!

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NC

When starting vehicle after fueling it began to hesitate/stall.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine · GA

Consumer stated that while driving smoke came from the steering wheel. But there was no fire. She states that some times you can smell it burning, but never see fire. Also, consumer complained that vehicle stalled when she stepped on the accelerator. Vehicle hesitated before moving, then when it moved, one could smell gas. Consumer did not take vehicle to repair shop for checking on these problems because she was the second owner .

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seat belts, Transmission · 3,807 miles · AR

1st transmission was found to have been sent from factory with no 2nd gear, which resulted in 3rd gear being destroyed, this was after 2 visits with could not verify comments. So at 3807 miles transmission 2 was put in, I was never told this was a refurbished transmission. Oct 30,2000 back in for a chirping sound while idling.jan 19,2001 back in for oil in air filter, and transmission sticking at 20 MPH.seatbelts also on recall list.jan 23,2001 back in, still sticking at 20mph. Car found to be staying in 3rd gear, repairs made with gasket-trans v, mercon r v aut,gasket asy - tra, processor asy, and pats key all being replaced. Mar 9,2001 2nd key set will not start car, car reprogrammed.7/19/01 car back in shop, whines when turning,slowing down,accelerating, could not verify. Hesitate, then surges at 50mph,could not verify, passenger window will not roll down, replace switch.radio lights suddenly go off, radio stays on, replace radio. 6/05/2003 car seems to lose power, still running but wont drive, 60mph on a freeway!! Car returns to normal for a few mins. Then o/d turns off, and light starts flashing about o/d turned off. Get to dealer- 4th gear wrong ratio, needs overhaul of transmission,o/d band & clutches are damaged. Cracked upper intake manifold, manifold & iac valve need to be replaced.car is now at 59,700 miles,warranty expired, and ford and dealership say I have to pay to fix transmission with documented problems, and I find out it was refurbised at that! Dealer and ford will not stand behind vehicle because it has worked for 48,000 miles, calls in to ford regional manager, and complaints being filed any where I can.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Engine · SC

Hesitation after stopping.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Engine · 44,000 miles · CA

Intermittently vehicle started to shake and hesitate. When this happened, engine began to knock excessively. Dealership insisted this was the characteristic of the engine, and doesn't know how to rememdy the condition. *ak in addition vehicle stalled out twice.

Filed Jan 18, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

While driving and making a left hand turn vehicle hesitates and vibrates in front end. Driver states it feels like gears are not engaging properly. Please provide any further information.