general problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Acceleration ( gas stuck open and caused the vehicle to not to be controlled and the car jumped the curb and hit a car in opposite side of the roadway). 1999 Ford Explorer sport.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 75 mph, the hood opened and cracked the front windshield. The contact pulled the vehicle over and tied the hood down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that, while driving, the speed control would engage or not engage without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had to constantly shift the vehicle for it to be operated properly. The contact stated that the anti lock brake warning indicator and 4 wheel drive warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle speed control deactivation switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to these failures, the brakes, transmission, and oil were changed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

While driving down the highway, the gas pedal fell off the firewall . The spotweld on the bracket came apart, and left the gas pedal hanging on it's side.

My dad gave me his 1999 Ford Explorer last year and it was running fine until we were awaken because the truck was on fire. We called 911 and the police and fire came out and the fire was put out before anything but the truck was damaged and according to the insurance company the truck is totaled. We never got a recall notice and I wanted to find out if Ford is liable in any way? thanks.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle began smoking and then burst into flames. The engine caught fire. The contact exited the vehicle and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police station. The failure mileage was 115,933.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in September of 2007. She called Ford on March 5, 2008 and was informed that the part would be unavailable until June of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 178,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact refuses to have the speed control switch disconnected or take the vehicle to the dealer until the part arrives. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The speed control switch was disconnected in September of 2007 under recall number 05s28. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and did not have a specific date for when it would arrive. The manufacturer stated that they did not have a release date. The contact feels that this has surpassed a reasonable time for the repair. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding NHTSA recall number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair will take one month to arrive. The contact stated that the vehicle could catch fire without warning and that the wait time is too long. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 93,358.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 35 mph the vehicle began to smoke. The engine turned completely off and the vehicle burst into flames. The fire started under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. At the time of the incident he was driving to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired for NHTSA recall # 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 99,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The dealer does not know when the part for the recall repair will be available. The speed control switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact received Ford recall notice number 05s28 in August of 2007. The vehicle speed control was deactivated at that time; however, the dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The dealer is unsure as to when the parts will arrive. The contact feels that the wait for the repair has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. Updated 05/21/08.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. On August 17, 2007, while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received NHTSA recall notice number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) on August 27, 2007. The insurance company has an incident report. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The vehicle speed control switch was disconnected. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired in November of 2007 or March of 2008. The dealer recently stated that they do not have any idea as to when the parts will be available regarding the vehicle speed control recall. The contact stated that there is only one dealer in her area and she needs the speed control to drive on the interstate. There had been no failure to date. The fuel system and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 120,366. Updated 04-07-08.

Customer totaled 1999 Ford Explorer vehicle went out of control when the throttle struck*.

Ford motor company still has not provided necessary replacement parts to correct fused wiring harness (recall 05s28 issued August 2007) they advise it will be early 2008 before part become available. 4+ months to respond to a serious defect is excessive, and the national highway traffic safety administration must address and penalize Ford motor company for this very slow response to a serious issue.

The throttle bracket/pedal assembly broke loose from the firewall causing loss of control of vehile. The spot welds that attached the assembly fatigued, allowing the failure.

1999 Ford Explorer-intermittent problem of vehicle stalling out and cutting off at various speeds after taking foot off the accelerator. Most serious was when exiting an interstate highway at high speed and losing power steering and power brakes, and thus nearly losing control of the vehicle. Problem was ultimately diagnosed as a faulty idle control valve. Because the problem was intermittent when it first started (November of 2002), the Ford dealer couldn't diagnose it until the valve finally failed completely (July of 2003).

While at a red light and at a complete stop, without prior warning vehicle accelerated forward into another vehicle.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Vehicle experienced acceleration problems on several occasions, will not accelerate properly, unable to be repaired at this time. Mjs.

Rec'd recall notice 99v062001 & 99v062000. Have 2 vehicles affected. Had contacted dealer & was informed no parts were available. Might be available in late July sometime.

Received recall notices 99v062000 & 99v062001. Recall affected 2 vehicles in possession. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts for speed control would not be available until July. Owner not satisfied.

Had received recall notices 99v062001 & 99v062000 in mail & notified dealer. Recall involved 2 vehicles. Had been informed that parts for speed control were not available. Was informed will be available in July. Owner not satisfied.

Accelerator pedal bracket falls right off of firewall which then the vehicle looses all acceleration capabilities. Only three spot welds hold this bracket onto the firewall. The spot welds seem insufficient to hold the bracket onto the firewall. Some welder experts state on auto forums that the spot welds are non-conforming regarding the required diameter of a good weld.

Dealer disconnected speed control, and driver can't tell how fast he is traveling. . Et.

1999 Ford Explorer with recall for the speed control. Consumer stated that the dealer disconnected the speed control but did not repair the problem. He states that the dealer is still trying to get the parts to repair this problem.

Consumer has had a recall letter since March of 1999 for the speed control. Manufacturer recall 99s09/NHTSA: recall 99v062001. The dealer has not complied with the letter yet.

When the vehicle is started cold,with foot on brake and transmission in drive, the vehicle starts moving while the brake is still depressed, and will not stop. Nlm.

Vehicle has hesitation when accelerating. Vehicle has been to three different dealers (6 visits) with no corrective results. Have been told, "there is no fix at this time". Keep checking back with Ford to see if they find a fix. This is an unsafe condition to continue to drive this vehicle in traffic!! I have been told the time limit is up to pursue the lemon law. Suggested to file a complaint against Ford motor company.

While driving the acceleration pedal stuck and caused the vehicle to surge forward at a rapid speed.