43 problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.
No incidents. However, cruise control and rear window wiper are both inoperable.
Vehicle is stuck in 4-wheel low animal going to 4 wheel high or auto I.
The vehicle is subject to sudden unexplained acceleration while both in motion and stationary.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and accelerated independently without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 mph causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 mph causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rpms and the tachometer increased, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a pole. On another occasion, while reversing from being parked, the vehicle surged from a low speed to over 40 mph causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), and 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.
200 Ford Explorer. Consumer states vehicle had a speed control modification, due to a recall. . The consumer stated a week later, her daughter was driving, and lost control of the vehicle and flipped over.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph erroneously. The contact applied the brakes and the engine rpms increased excessively. The vehicle would not decelerate and the contact shifted into neutral in order to regain control of the vehicle. The engine was turned off as the failure occurred, causing the steering wheel to seize. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. As the contact started the vehicle to exit the dealer, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact's insurance company was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August of 2007. She notified Ford and they disconnected the switch. She notified Ford again in December of 2007 and was informed that the parts would not be available until April of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 74,889.
I received notification from Ford on a recall for the speed control deactivation switch (scds) in August of 2007. I brought the vehicle to arrington and blount (place of purchase) to address the recall in early November. The switch was removed from the vehicle, the wire to the switch was tied to fixture and I was told to call the dealer to find out when the part will be available for the recall. . . It has been almost 5 months and several calls to 770-963-1831, always speaking to the service dept and still no part. . . The reason for this note is last week I called on Monday 3/17/08 and I was told some parts have arrived and I should get there on Tuesday morning 3/18/08 - which I did. . . Only to find out still no available part. . . Karim abdullah.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the parts for the repair would be unavailable until December of 2007. The contact had the vehicle control switch deactivated. He is handicapped and was concerned about the vehicle catching fire and would like the repair to be made immediately. There had been no failure to date. The VIN, purchase date, engine size, current mileage, and dealer information were unavailable.
This is in regard to a recall # 05s28 by Ford motor CO. - speed control deactivation switch, risk of underhood fire (2000 Ford Explorer XLT ). On Sep. 19,2007 the dealer disconnected the switch and informed me that the new harness will be installed soon, when parts arrive. It's been over four months, the repair has not been completed and now the dealer is telling me that maybe in June 2008. My complaint is that more than reasonable period of time has passed for a simple repair like this. Ford is not following through with the completion with the recall. The lack of speed control is very inconvenient for me during my frequent freeway trips. The dealer offered me reconnecting the switch if I signed the waiver of liability. I?m not going to sign such a waiver but I will reconnect the faulty switch and in case of fire I will take a legal action against Ford for damages. I'm also sending a similar letter to the dealership and Ford customer service.
Just about a year ago, Ford corp ordered a recall #05s28 -speed control system modification for my 2000 Ford Explorer. After repeated inquires to my local Ford dealer, the "part" has still not arrived. I called Ford headquarters today, and they said perhaps in June. What can you do to help?.
Ford Explorer recall 05s28 has not been completed on my vehicle in a timely manner. I called the dealership on 9/6/2007 and they said they would call back when the service parts were available to perform service. I still have not received a call.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control. In an attempt to schedule an appointment he was unable to find a dealer within a 50 mile radius that has the parts available. The contact denied to have the switch deactivate due to his disability. He is aware of the safety risk involved and would need to have the complete repair performed vs the interim repair. The nerves in his legs have failed and he cannot operate the vehicle without the vehicle speed control and has confirmed this with the dealer. The dealer stated that they received ten parts and don't know how soon they will receive additional parts. The current mileage was 97,000. The notice indicated that the owner is responsible for having the repair performed in a timely manner. There are no vehicle failures at this time.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer . The contact received a recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. He does not want Ford to disconnect the speed control switch. The dealer advised him on three occasions that the parts would be unavailable until after christmas. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 137,000. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August of 2007. Since then, he was informed three times that the part for the recall repair would be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 110,000. Updated 03-18-08.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07v336000) in August of 2007. The dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control because the parts were unavailable however they did not know the parts would be available. As of January 3, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 140,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 03-04-08.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that Ford does not have the parts to repair his vehicle for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 84,635.
August 2007 I received a letter from Ford motor CO. Notifying me of a defect in the speed control deactivation switch in my 2000 Ford Explorer. September 2007 I had the nearby dealer disconnect the switch per notice. As of today, April 16, 2008, the speed control has not been repaired in a "reasonable time". Each time we call the dealer, we get the same answer "the part has not been received yet". I've driven 7 months without use of the speed control in my vehicle. I would really like to know when Ford intends to get this part out to their dealers so that this problem can be fixed properly. This is ridiculous having to wait this long for a part that Ford has known about for a while.
Speed control dis-engaged by pacific Ford, long beach CA, on 09/26/07, due to Ford recall letter Aug 2007. To date (03/03/08), the 05s28 recall has not been replaced. According to the dealership Ford has not filled the replace parts. I have waited an excess of 7 months to have this part replaced. This is unacceptable. Ford needs be better prepared and timely action must occur.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to determine when the parts would be available. As of December 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the wait time was excessive. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 161,000. Updated 01/17/08 updated 01/17/08.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. In August of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). He called the dealer every month since receiving the notice and the parts are still unavailable. The dealer informed him in September that the parts would be available; however, they still had not arrived. The Ford recall number was 05s28. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 103,000. Updated 03-05-08.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice regarding the vehicle speed control. There are no parts available and he must make two trips to the dealer; one trip to have the speed control switch disconnected and the second trip to have it repaired. There had been no failure to date. Updated 12/12/07.
My iac valve suddenly failed this morning. I understand other Ford owners have reported the same problem. Mine is a 2000 Explorer. Pacific Ford is charging me over $300 to replace it, and what I have been reading from other Ford owners, they thought $200 was robbery. . . Could this failure be part of a current shared concern? fortunately, I had no passengers and nothing in tow. I often tow a boat with this vehicle . Mileage approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they disconnected the vehicle speed control. The dealer never mentioned if the smoke was due to the recall notice the contact received in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. He called several dealers during that nine month period, but there are still no parts available. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 111,000 and failure mileage was 96,000.
Engine throttle does not release. Applied brakes and vehicle keeps going. I had to turn off engine, lost steering. The first time was in April 05. There was a crash at this time. The second time was today and I was sure it was the car this time.
On July 8,2005 I was driving on the exit ramp to get on to 435 and I noticed that my car was speeding up without my foot being on it. I then tried to slam on my brakes and that would not work. I exited the highway at statline and my car then went through the red light and was struck by another car. My car is now a totaled out and I only had it for 7 months.
Consumer stated while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated it was a common problem with the idle air control. . The consumer stated everytime he took his foot off the gas the vehicle stalled. The dealer found the idle air control valve stuck.
Speed control set at 67 mph. Would not disengage when brake tapped. Hit "off" button several times and applied heavy pressure to brake pedal. Engine raced to 4000 rpm, abs engaged, vehicle slowed to 55 mph and speed control disengaged. Serious safety concern. Dt.
While driving 60 mph took feet off accelerator pedal and car speeded up to about 95mph, causing loss of control. Consumer had to use both feet on the brakes to try and stop the vehicle. The engine kept running full throttle pulling the vehicle thru the braking effort. Consumer dialed 911 for help. Consumer was advised to place the vehicle in neutral to aid in the slowing of the vehicle. The engine continued to wind out at full force. The vehicles momentum pulled consumer through a red light to a smoking stop. Consumer has requested the tape as evidence.
While traveling rpms went way up to number six. Applied brakes and vehicle was still going. She could stop itby turning vehicle off. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving on a dry straight road, accelerator left off and swerved terribly and unable to control. Has happened repeatedly !!!.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highwayand without prior notice vehicle started to speed up and danced across the highway. She took feet off the gas pedal and the brake pedal, and let it slow down on it's own. There were no injuries.
2000 Ford Explorer with a possibility of a fire hazard. Consumer stated that Ford does not have the parts to repair this problem. Consumer would like this problem solved in a timely manner.