Speed Control Cable problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

One problem related to speed control cable has been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer.

1 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2001

Consumer was traveling at approximately 75 mph on cruise control. Attempted to slow vehicle down by applying brakes. Vehicle was very difficult to bring to a stop. When vehicle stopped, engine was still idling/running at the 75 mph level. Consumer shut vehicle off. Then, turned vehicle back on, and engine automatically started idling at a high speed. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *passerby stated that idle cable became stuck, and released it to prevent engine from running at 75 mph level.


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