Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows ten common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (60 problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Speed control gets hot to touch. All top facing has melted off from heat. I was on highway and my steering wheel became extremely hot. My seat was repaired after recall years ago. It continues to drop low to floor.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was in operation, the accelerator pedal became detached. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove home with caution. The dealer (phil long Ford at chapel hills, 1565 auto mall loop, colorado springs, CO 80920, (719) 387-1099) was   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the engine caught on fire. The fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. The contact was informed that the fire was electrical and originated near the cruise control switch.   Read details...


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