Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

14 problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2011

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she tried to engage the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mentioned that she was able to stop the vehicle by shifting to neutral and turning the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 179,321.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2004

The vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2001

While parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a guardrail. Upon impact, both air bags did deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. One person was injured in the accident.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2000

This is the second time subject vehicle has suddenly accelerated to full throttle after an initial start from being stopped, I. E. , at a stop light. Ford claim floor mat interference. After some investigating I have discovered one common denominator between this incident and the 60+ similar compliants on the NHTSA web site. This is a life threatening situation.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Mjs.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 04/02/1999

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in collision, injuries. (police report attached). Mjs.

7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/05/1999

My car had a sudden acceleration problem similar to what was recently described on dateline (one week later). Luckily, we were able to get the car to stop by putting it in park and turning off the ignition. I won't drive the car anymore. We were almost killed and almost killed some pedestrians. Ford is not acknowledgin the problem, but rather denying it. Would appreciate some follow up. Regardless, I am getting rid of the car before it kills us. This is a serious problem and shouldnt be taken lightly. We hope that you will help us and others. It is not right for Ford to ignore the problem because of the expense of a recall. They did it with the pintos and now with the Explorers. Don't allow this, its not fair to the consumer. I had my three year old boy with me and I could have lost him.

8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/06/1998

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in an accident.

9 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/29/1997

When engaging reverse gear the vehicle occasionally will experience sudden acceleration, causing vehicle collisions.

10 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 09/07/1997

While pullng onto highway, engine suddenly accelerated on its own, shifted to neutral seconds later, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to skid/spinout onto shoulder, hit curb/sign/guardrail/tree. Towed to dealer, not inspected as of yet.

11 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/03/1997

Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration while trying to brake, several incidents have resulted in two vehicle accidents causing damages and injuries.

12 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/26/1997

Turned overdrive off and vehicle suddenly accelerated.

13 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in reverse on three occasions, two occasions resulted in vehicle collisions.

14 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1996

Sudden acceleration.

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