2014 Ford Explorer acceleration problems

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal dinging sound heard. The instrument panel lights were dimmed. While driving at approximately 40-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle drove roughly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, and the spark plugs and coil packs were replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact thought there was water in the fuel tank. The contact added a fuel treatment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there were electrical issues. The contact called a local dealer regarding the warranty on the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Acceleration · MI

My vehicle just stops and the Terrain management system fault comes on no matter what speed I’m going. It’s been doing it off and on for three years now. The dealership can’t figure out why. I’m thinking after doing some research that it’s the throttle body.

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Acceleration · 115,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Acceleration · 87,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact then called a dealer and he was informed that they would charge a diagnostic fee for inspecting the vehicle however, the contact declined. The manufacturer also was notified of the failure and referred him to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 11, 2021 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and ceased. The vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 90 MPH before the vehicle was shifted into neutral and slowed down to a stop. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was pumped several times while attempting to free the accelerator pedal. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Popping noises from front pto . Pto case split in half driving down the road with my kids in the car causing vehicle front tires to skid for a split 2nd and differential fluid spilling all over the under carriage causing smoke.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 67,784 miles · AR

I keep getting warning light that, driver side airbag fault engine code p0073 and vehicle over-speed condition engine code po297. It come on when driving.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 137,000 miles · CA

Driving on freeway 70 MPH alert left side of dash bright red steering system failure stop car safely . Loss of power to steer the vehicle . No control , traction . Another alert in yellow system failure service asap . Alert red again steering system failure stop care safely . Unable to steer the vehicle. Turned car off tried to reset unable no steering mechanism . Had to have car towed unable to drive. Steering wheel seemed locked and not able to turn right or left. Code from dealers said 3500 bucks to fix steering mechanism failure. No way to override or re program . Car failed while driving . Scary

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the engine surged and caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. The failure was experienced several times. The driver was able to place the gear in neutral and maneuver to the side of the road to safely stop the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was provided case number: cas-13346113-c5w0t8. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 30,200 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle at highway speeds, the cabin began to fill with a fuel odor. The contact would have to lower the windows in order for the odor to dissipate. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,200.