Speed Control Linkage problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

The throttle continued to stick, which caused the vehicle to lunge forward. The dealer stated that the throttle linkages must be replaced. Ford will not cover the part unless the part is broken. The throttle would stick going forward and backward from the stopped position. Scc.

Consume r was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started speeding up to 75/to 80mph . He reached over and pulled accellerator pad to stop vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and pressed the accerlerator pedal, and car accelerated into full speed after he took foot vehicle off accelerator pedal. Then, he shifted into neutral, and engine r. P. M. Increased up in high speed. He turned vehicle off.

My throttle body linkage does exactly what is described in recall #00v422000, but my year was not included.

In March 1999, you issued recall nr. 99v062000 which stated that these vehicles(including mine) might have defective cruise control cables which "could potentially result in a crash. " owners were advised"not to use the speed control system until a replacement can be made. " I bought this vehicle on may 1, 1999, and was not informed of the outstanding recall notice. After driving over 1000 miles mostly with the speed contol on, I received a letter from Ford, stating "during March of this year you were notified not to use the speed contol system until you had the speed control cable inspected. . . " I wrote the dealer asking for an explanation. He has'nt replied. What do you think?.

While pulling into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated up to the speed of 20 mph, causing vehicle to run into a brick building. No one was injured. After repairs were made, consumer told that the four wheel drive sensor was caked wtih mud and dirt which caused it to lock up, even though the vehicle had never been used off road tothe consumer's knowledge. Dealer has not been contacted.