11 problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon accelerating past a vehicle to change lanes, accelerator pedal became stuck against floor. Brakes were able to slow vehicle down but problem still existed. Engine had to be shut off to prevent fatal damage due to engine over revving after being put into neutral. New problem was posed as power brakes were not functional once engine was off. Able to finally get vehicle to a safe stop due to light traffic. Contacted nearby dealership and they suggested hitting the pedal to break loose. After several tries vehicle returned to normal. Drove very cautiously home.
Accelerator sticks while driving requires placing vehicle in neutral and pulling accelerator pedal to correct - can be very dangerous in traffic with inexperienced driver.
Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and accelerated into another lane. Accelerator pedal was stuck all the way to the bottom of floor. There was a loud streaking noise, and both feet were on the brake. She was able to pull over to the shoulders, and vehicle had to be towed.
The accelerator stuck ,causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.
While consumer is traveling on the highway, and upon merging into traffic accelerator pedal gets stuck, and goes all the way to the floor.
Accelerator pedal sticks.
Accelerator pedal stuck after driver removed foot from pedal and ther vehicle continued to accelerate.
Vehicle will accelerate on its own, accelerator sticks, please add additional information.
Throttle/accelerator pedal stuck in the down position.
Accelerator pedals sticks on occasion when attempting to pass a car or accelerate to a higher speed, when the occurs the consumer has to kick the pedal, pull it loose with foot or hit the brake to dislodge the pedal.
When taking foot off accelerator, the accelerator pedal sticks, causing consumer to lift pedal with his feet until it comes back up.