Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows ten common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (32 problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The drivers side seatbelt will not engage to the lock position.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal assembly fractured from the firewall and caused the vehicle to become stuck in the open throttle position and accelerate.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

A 1997 Ford Explorer cruise control deactivation switch caused a fire resulting in the death of the driver.   Read details...


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