Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Gas pedal bracket fell off the firewall of the vehicle. Jamming up under the brake pedal almost caused and accident. I got the vehicle stopped by using the emergency brake did a temporary repair to get my vehicle to a shop to see about having repair done. After the vehicle was at the shop and repair was done the garage had informed me of the pour weld condition from the the gas pedal bracket was installed. Said repair was in deed done by the shop with all new weld being done and adjusted. After looking online for gas pedal problems for these vehicles Ford needs to have a nationwide recall to repair or replace these before someone gets serious injury or even death from a accident.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 60 mph the accelerator pedal assembly detached from the vehicle. He drove onto the emergency lane and parked the vehicle. While the vehicle was parked he was able to maneuver the accelerator pedal assembly into a position where he would still be able to drive. The vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop where it was temporarily repaired. The failure and current mileages were 160,000. Updated 12/23/lj the dealer stated the weld broke off from the floorboard. Updated 01/03/11.

I have a 99 Ford Explorer 4wd, eddie bauer edition. From time to time, the throttle will stick , especially when its cold. I can't replicate the stick reliably. When it sticks, I have to press extra hard on the throttle, resulted burst acceleration that could cause potential accident with the vehicle in front of me. I have to be extra careful when that happen when driving into my garage, which I always afraid that my Explorer would run into the wall. Contacted Ford dealer to see if there's any recall, they said they wanted $99 for the diagnostic but no guarantee. Ford said they had similar case, but it was on other models and not willing to go further unless I pay the $99. 95 diagnostic fee. Like I mentioned before, I can't replicate the sticking throttle reliably, therefore the $99 diagnostic fee will go to waste because the Ford dealer would sure tell me there's no problem with throttle. Please let me/us (Ford Explorer driver) know if you have similar complaints filed in your database and what actions you are taking to resolve this issue. Thank you.

While driving at 45 mph accelerator pedal bracket came detached, causing the accelerator to hang freely and fell off, and became lodged under the brake pedal. This caused a loss of control, almost resulting in a collision. Dealer notified.

Weld that mounts the bracket that holds the accelerator pedal assembly to the firewall failed. This allowed the accelerator pedal assembly and bracket to fall to the car floor while driving and almost caused an accident. Dealer welded the bracket back to the firewall at considerable expense to myself.

Accelerator pedal bracket came un-welded causing the accelerator to hang freely causing a loss of control over the vehicles speed almost resulting in a collision.

On 8/3/2003, accelerator pedal separated while driving. On 8/4/2003, consumer screwed the pedal down to get the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer is currently repairing the vehicle.

1999 Ford Explorer - gas pedal separates from the firewall. When driving I noticed that the gas pedal kept getting lower to the ground. I pulled over and found that the rivets which hold the gas pedal into the firewall had become seperated and my gas pedal assembly was lying on the floor.

Gas pedal and the mounting bracket fell off. Dealer stated there was not defect report, therefore, we can't fix it.

The consumer placed the vehicle in reverse and attempted to step on the gas pedal and it had gone to the floor. (throttle body stickage) the throttle body and gasket was replaced. The dealer was notified.

When the accelerator pedal was pressed it became stuck.

Persistent throttle sticking in closed position.

While traveling about 30mph on a side street and without prior warning gas pedal fell off. Dealership is aware of problem.

While in motion, the complete accelerator unit detached itself from the firewall inner body of the vehicle. When vehicle was taken to the Ford dealer they could not repair vehicle. Vehicle was then taken to another repair facility, they informed consumer they have never seen this happen nor have they ever repaired a job in this manner. When the detachment took place it left consumer without control of the vehicle. Consumer is asking for assistance in resolving this matter.

When applying accelerator pedal vehicle will hesitate briefly before throttle responds.

Throttle has gotten harder and harder to press down. It feels like a brick until stepping down on it to go, then it makes vehicle go faster than inteneded. Dealer stated that throttle body needed to be replaced due to a malfunction.

Gas pedal sticks intermittently. Forcing pedal causes vehicle to surge.

Car accelerator locked and accelerated from 62 mph to about 73 mph. Brake unable to slow car for an extended distance (about a mile). Had to shift into neutral to get car to full stop. Very similar to recalls described in regional recall Ford 95s29, no. 96s59, no. 97s65, no. 97s67 no. 97s96.

When stepping on the accelerator vehicle does not accelerate. Among other problems,the engine and the main sensor module have also been replaced. Dealer has been contacted, but has not been able to duplicate the acceleration problem.

Severe hesitation problems when accelerator pressed vehicle almost stalls out.

Gas pedal bracket broke and dismounted from vehicle. Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together , could result in a collision.

Throttle sticks on initial start up. Similar to recall#00v422000 on earlier models. This year has not been included yet. Dealer cleaned out throttle, stated others have had similar problem with intermittent sticking of gas pedal on initial start up.

Intermittently when driver takes his foot off the accelerator vehicle stalls out and dies. Dealer has replaced the idle speed control valve.