Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while entering the highway at approximately 45 mph and accelerating to overtake the next vehicle, the accelerator pedal went to the floorboard however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact was able to pull over safely off the highway. There were no warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 00v422000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

2002 Ford Explorer. Throttle stuck while driving. Vehicle was put in neutral in order to stop acceleration. This is incredibly dangerous and could have caused serious injury to us as well as others. Updated 11/09/11 the consumer stated he removed his foot from the accelerator and applied the brake. The rpm's revved to 4000-5000 and it continued to make the vehicle accelerate as he tried to brake. He put the vehicle in neutral to stop the acceleration. Then engine kept the rpm's over 4000 until the ignition was turned off. Updated 11/10/11 updated 11/17/11 updated 12/08/11.

: the contact stated the gas pedal stuck causing an accident by hitting a van and barely missing a house. This was the first occurrence and the accident was reported to the police, however, the police have not finalized the police report.

While turning into a parking space and braking, my vehicle experienced a surge in acceleration that the braking could not control. Vehicle was going approximately 5 mph. In an attempt to avoid a concrete abutment, the passenger front fender clipped the driver rear fender of another vehicle. When I questioned Ford about problem, they said they had no recalls and I should get it looked at. The problem has yet to be determined.

The accellerator on our 2002 Ford Explorer XLT sticks intermittently.

At highway speed of approximately 65 mph, I applied the accelorator and it stuck in the increased acceleration position. After a few frantic seconds (10 - 15 approx), I managed to release it by kicking it. At the time, I felt that it was possible that the floormat or carpeting may have been involved in the problem, but was not sure. I have not taken it to a shop because of that uncertainty. However, the current odi investigation convinced me of the strong possibility that this is a manufacturing defect.

While pulling into parking space vehicle accelarated and crashed through wall of a doctors office. Vehicle stopped after shifting into park and front end was inside building. Had vehicle towed to dealer for inspection. Found throttle body sticking which made gas pedal stick causing engine to accelarate out of control. Dealer filed claim with Ford. Still waiting for Ford to respond.

Vehicle is a 2002 Ford eddie bauer Explorer. Vehicle was driving on expressway when will changing lanes to pass a slower moving vehicle, our vehicle began to uncontrollibly excellerate and continue to excellerate pushing the car toward speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour. Engine continued to race. An emergency stopping of the vehilce was brought under control after putting car into neutral, applying brakes and getting off of the road. The vehicle had to be towed to westfiled Ford dealer ship where they are inspecting the throddle and other parts estimated cost to repair $400. Have not picked up vehicle yet for full description of problem.

The consumer came to a stop at a red light. When he pulled off, the accelerator pedal jammed down to the floor. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up with hands.

At a stop light, in slow moving, stop and go traffic, my 2002 Ford Explorer accelerated when I applied the brakes (speed at the time I applied brakes was under 5 miles per hour). The throttle was obviously engaged, a loud whining noise came from the engine. I put the car in park and shut off the engine to get it to stop moving. This vehicle virtually accelerated while the brakes were applied to the floor! I hit the car in front of me, who hit the car in front of her. All three cars were damaged and all three drivers have been treated for injuries. The Explorer is in the dealership now being repaired. I am concerned that a mechanic may not know enough about this to diagnosis the problem correctly. The vehicle is not safe to drive because of this problem.

The consumer states that on 2002 Ford Explorer the throttle stuck. He had a hard time stopping the vehicle in a work zone. Consumer applied the brake extremely hard and put the parking brake on and engine continued to roar. Dealership stated that he had never heard of this happening. This occurred in September 2, 2004, and has not happened since. He read an article in the July 13, 2005 washington post stating that other consumers were having a similar problem. When he started vehicle again the roar stopped, and he pushed on the throttle, which caused it to operate again. Consumer had left foot on the brake and tapped the accelerator.

Two different times, both stopping at a traffic light, the accelerator kept going. Stomped on the brake as hard as possible, finally had to turn off the key. Took the 2002 Ford Explorer to the dealership and they could not find anything wrong.

The contact stated the accelerator pedal failed to release when completely depressed. The vehicle has been seen by the dealer on one occasion. The vehicle was only test driven. No diagnostic test was performed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem therefore, no repairs were made. Updated 01/11/06.

When driving at any speed and pressing on gas pedal there was a loud thumping sound coming from the engine. When the vehicle heated up there was a strong sulfur odor. Dealer and manufacturer have been informed of this problem.

When the consumer attempted to accelerate, the throttle became stuck in the idle position.

Consumer is having sudden acceleration problems.

Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together and when trying to apply brakes, consumer applied gas pedal and ran into a dumpster.

Gas pedal and brake pedal are too close together. When trying to apply brakes consumer stepped on gas pedal and ran into a dumpster. Please provide more information.

While accelerating pedal is hard to push and it makes a loud hissing noise. Dealer attempted to repair the problem four times, but was unable to resolve the problem.