general problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

Searching by VIN: 1fmcu22x5tua52756 number of open recalls: 0 but searching by make, model, and model year I found this recall:. . Read more...

15 minutes after parking the vehicle and getting off the vehicle caught onfire under the hood in the drivers side. The fire expanded quickly caught drivers side front tire and moved on to the entire motor before the firefighters came and stopped the fire.

The vehicle began hesitating during takeoff, allowing the engine to experience high rpm's but very little acceleration. The vehicle then began to not fall into 1st gear, when you shifted the car into drive from park the vehicle would hesitate for about 4 seconds then lurch heavily, the vehicle also does this at every stop, after you make a complete stop and precede to attempt to drive again the vehicle will rpm as you push the accelerator but won't move for about 4 seconds, after the 4 seconds the vehicle lurches forward heavily and spins both rear tires.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving 80 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud snapping sound as the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the assembly fractured from the firewall and caused the vehicle to decelerate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.

: the contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. It caught fire while parked, destroying the vehicle, the house, and another vehicle that was parked in the driveway. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Recall 97v074000 concerning throttle body failure. During the winter months while revving up the engine it will race very violently. Engine would race to the point when it would be necessary to press the brakes real hard to keep the vehicle from moving forward. This happened ten times in 2003 . This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Throttle increases on its own at any given time. Most recently at a stop in traffic. Must apply brakes hard to some what control vehicle and shift to neutral or park. Then release brake for throttle control to return to idle.

While driving under normal operating conditions engine surged and would not decelerate. Consumer put vehicle in neutral, and was able to stop vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and has informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 97v074000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

The vehicle experienced sudeen acceleration while consumer was braking to stop at a red light, this caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle which was stopped, consumer found recall 97v-074 which speaks of the same failure but the consumer was denied recall due to VIN. Nlm.

The throttle body failed (reportedly) causing the car to unexpectedly and uncontrollably accelerate - refusing to decelerate. This "aggressive" failure scared the hell out of me. I had to react and take the care out of gear - since it continued to accelerate at a speed of 47-55 mph as I tried to brake. Fortunately I had the presence of mind to react quickly - although I just missed tail-ending cars on two occasions when this occured at a high rate of speed. The cost of repairs was about $480. Ford motor claims they have no similar complaints and no recall on failed throttle bodies on Explorers. Similar claims were made about firestone tires on Explorers and 133 people have died before there was a recall. My staff maintains a large municipal fleet and have never encountered such a dangerous/aggressive failure that cause an automobile to fail or perform just the opposite of how its suppose to. This failure, which occured on two occasions within 3 weeks could have resulted in fatalities. I'm not happy - and not even sure that the part replaced is the sole cause of the problem.

While positioning my SUV with intention to back up, as soon as I shift lever in got the the reverse mode, the SUV accellerated wildly, and plunged ahead untrollable until it smashed into a back of the clock store back loading area, and pulled down a wall, and ceiling and smashed its self until it was stopped by the enormous impact. . It destroved much of the building, and antique grandfather clocks, as well as damage to another old pristine lasalle automobile. . . . Seats were flattened in the SUV, and glass was broken every where.

While driving my vehicle at approximately 40 mph a loud ping noise was heard. This proved to be the accelarator bracket weld breaking off of the firewall and the accelarator pedal hanging unrestrained. The accelerator pedal landed behind the brake pedal and consequently, I had no braking capability. I had to reach down and move the pedal from behind the brake before I could stop the truck. Luckily the traffic was light and I did not hit anything. If this happened on the highway, it could be catastrophic. I filed a complaint with Ford (reference #502442309). The dealership did not consider this to be a warranty issue even though a weld like this should not break if done correctly.

No summary given by consumer.

Because of such a high idle could cause a major wreck.

Turned into driveway brakes failed, vehicle accelerated and crashed into garage.

On several occasions vehical accelerated to high speeds and was extremely difficult to stop. Vehicle was brought into the dealership and they could not find any problem.

Vehicle was started and the choke was on when driver backed up and the vehicle took off. Consumer slammed on brakes, and the car gained speed and tire hit the side of the garage. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. Vehicle was under an extended warranty, and the vehicle has been sold.

Upon making a stop and proceeding to make a left hand turn the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer has not contacted the dealer. Please provide further details.

While traveling at or about 30mph owner tried to decelerate and the car did not return to idle. A recall was issued on the vehicle.

While merging onto the interstate vehicle accelerated once on the interstate when consumer took foot off the gas pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The pedal was stuck and had to tap the brakes which had locked up. Also had to put the vehicle in neutral, and the vehicle swerved around into a tractor trailer. The vehcle flipped 3 times before it came to a stop.

Vehicle did not return to idle. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer about the incident, and was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall.

Vehicle surges when in cruise mode.

Sudden reverse acceleration when in reverse gear on three occasions, accidents occurred on two occasions.

I filed this form months ago, if I was still driving this car, rather than just parking it, I could be dead by now. You have plenty of complaints about this to do something about it. Dateline did a whole show on this, whats the hold up. Why arent you making sure Ford is held accountable. People like me are just out of luck. I cant even sell this car, and the dealer doesnt want it back. This is so dangerous. It cant wait for a whole bunch of beuracracy crap. Please help.

My vehicle has been inspected many times, with no success in solving the problem. Upon starting the vehicle, the car dies. It acts as though it is not getting enough gas. During the first few occurrences the car would run fine after I revved the engine a few times. However, for the past several months (and presently) the problem does not go away after the engine is revved nor does it make it very easy to drive. Once I take my foot off of the pedal and the rpm's decrease, the car dies on me. . . Whether it be in the middle of a intersection or any place.

When applying the brakes hard the engine revs up to 4000 to 5000rpm. Dealer can't find the cause of problem because they cannot duplicate it.

Vehicle continued to accelerate after foot released from pedal. Mjs.