Speed Control Linkage problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

While going up a hill gas pedal dropped to floor, consumer tried to get pedal up, it was like gas pedal was stuck to the floor, the only way consumer could stop was to turn off vehicle. Consumer felt as if she was going down a hill there would have been an accident.

Vehicle experiencing problem with sudden acceleration. On two separate occasions vehicle experenced a sudden acceleration while driving at 35 mph. Was able to gain control by shifting out of gear. Notified dealer and manufacturer, and both replied that vehicle was not covered under a recall.

While merging into traffic the accelerator stuck the consumer stepped on the brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Nlm.

When approaching a stop sign at less than 5mph the vehicle accelerated to a high speed, without application of the gas pedal, and pushed the truck in front of it out into an intersection. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Consumer was driving approximately 55-65 mph on two occasions when the vehicle would not stop. He took vehicle in for recall #97v-074 Ford, throttle linkages and control failure. Dealership said this was not the problem. Also, would not honor the recall.

Ie98-038. Linkage between throttle cable and throttle body broken, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate and lunge forward unexpectedly, which may cause a crash.

Vehicle accelerates on its own. Slows down when using brakes, but acceleration will not stop. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

While in reverse vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision, and minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had accelerated forward at full throttle after starting dispite frantic breaking by driver.

Sudden uncontrolled acceleration.

While trying to pass other vehicles consumer's vehicle started accellerating. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further inofrmation.

While sitting at a stop sign vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward without application of gas pedal. Vehicle hit another car. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

While driving with cruise control on or off, the throttle sticks, causing the vehicle to increase its speed without warning.

Consumer recieved recall letter 97v074000 concerning throttle linkage and control. Contacted dealer, and was informed that no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.

Consumer was sent a recall 97v074000, concerning throttle linkages and control. Contacted dealer in reference to recall. Dealer refused to correct recall's application to cold climate areas only. The car may not slow down or stop as promptly as expected, and the throttle plate may stay in the highway cruising position. This could mean a potential accident. 'jn.