general problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Parked in parking space started car put in reverse, engine roared, accelerated in reverse applying brakes did nothing , both feet on brakes , turned wheel so that car was not to hit parked cars behind us, car continued racing in reverse with continued applying brakes, thru it into park car continued in reverse , turned key off & car continured in reverse until hitting parked car which stopped us total distance about 200 feet, which seemed a lot longer,I felt I did everything correctly maybe if thrown in neutral brakes would have worked, very frighting having no control to stop.

Gas pedal bracket welding broke while driving and gas pedal is now just dangling - checked on internet and there are a large amount of complaints about same thing - should be a recall.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 mph, the vehicle erupted into flames coming from the engine compartment into the interior of the vehicle. The contact was able to merged over and exit the vehicle as the flames were extensive and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was towed to a yard. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 98v060000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Dealership refuse to repair car parts that are important and have serious safty issues. Drivers car seat back collapse, accelerator pedal support bracket ell off the floor boad. . . Needs to be welded back on.

The gas indicator malfunctioned while applying the brakes. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.