Seven problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was engaged then suddenly detached from the support bracket. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. A rope was tied to the throttle cable to secure the pedal and the vehicle was driven with caution. A permanent repair was performed later; however not by a certified mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Js.
Accelerator pedal and bracket fell off while driving on highway. Gas cable was pulled to idle car off road. The pedal was bolted back on by auto body shop but is not guaranteed to hold.
In many occasions I had turned off the cruise control and the car had continue to accelerate. My gas pedal has gotten stuck too many times. Well today was the best of all. My car felt for a few days that it did not accelerate when I pressed on the pedal. I took it in yesterday to have the oil changed and see what the matter was. Nothing was found wrong with the car by the mechanic. Well, today I found out what the matter was. As I was driving on my way to my son's daycare the accelerator pedal came off the floor. I had no pedal. I pulled to the side and indeed the cable and pedal were laying on the floor. I managed to get to the mechanic by trying the car to move. The mechanic said that the cable snapped and that it had to be replaced.
The vehicle was purchsed new with 7 miles on odometer from charles gabus Ford in des moines, IA. A few days after purchase, I noticed and reported to dealer that the accelerator pedal would stick at the top, meaning that it required extra pressure to push it down. Initially the cable was looked at and lubrication applied, but did not alleviate the problem. Charles gabus Ford then suggested replacement of the throttle body. This was accomplished within 2 months of purchase and alleviated the problem for a few months. When the problem reoccured, charles gabus kept the vehicle for 3-4 days to further inspect the problem to see whether disconnecting the cruise control had any effect. It did not, so the throttle body was changed again. This was around February 1998. The problem once again started occuring in August 1998. At that time, I had just moved to st. Louis, but was still working with the service manager at charles gabus Ford in des moines. I was told that Ford had now redesigned the throttle body and I was given that new part number, which was ordered and replaced by a dealership in st. Louis (mcmahon Ford) in September 1998. The vehicle was still under warranty at that time. In may 1999, I received a letter from Ford that it was providing additional warranty coverge for the throttle body for 6 years or 72,000 miles under service program number 99m02. In September 1999, the problem resurfaced and the throttle body is scheduled to be replaced this week. The concern is that I have just verified that the throttle body touted as the solution in the letter is the same throttle body part number replaced a year ago. Therefore, it seems probable Ford has not found the fix, and why should owners pay for this defect (and the resulting diminshed value of the vehicle) regardless of mileage? a year from now, when the accelerator starts sticking again, I will have more than 72,000 miles. Any suggestions?.
Accelerator throttle would stick when pedal is pressed. Problem only happens when at a stop light or sign, and then leaving. Have been to dealer , and mechanic indicated that throttle cable was causing the problem, and needed to be replaced.
While driving and coming to a stop the lip on the accelerator cable became stuck, causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate. Please give any further details.
Poor design of throttle linkage cable sticks causing the vehicle to lurch forward or backward and causes the vehicle to continue to accelerate when foot is removed from gas pedal. Nlm.