Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and surged forward before crashing into a building. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to the left arm and hip and head and neck. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 47,000 was. Jft.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and surged forward before crashing into a building. During the crash the front end sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy and the driver suffered injuries to the left arm and hip, head and neck. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 47,000 was. Jft.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph the engine surged and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. When the brakes were depressed and the gear shifted into neutral the rpms would increase excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but could not duplicate or determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle and they offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She applied both feet to the brake pedal but the rear tires were smoking and the vehicle began spinning out of control until she turned off the ignition to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the failure could not be duplicated. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 63,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While reversing out of his drive-way, the vehicle rapidly accelerated into the garage. The garage was severely damaged. While attempting to exit the garage the vehicle accelerated forward into the neighbors yard, and then knocked over a tree. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The vehicle will be towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The Ford manufacturer was notified. He was advised that since the warranty expired, no assistance would be provided. The failure mileage was 87,264.

While pulling into a gas station slowing to a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Striking the barrier in front of the gas pump. Vehicle was towed to repair shop.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver applied maximum pressure to the brake pedal, which slowed down and eventually stopped the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 85,000.

Sudden acceleration with foot off of gas upon startup of vehicle and shifting into gear.

Vehicle stumbled while making a left turn into my driveway I fed it gas to keep it from stalling and it accelerated rapidly into my garage door. While under warranty this problem reported to dealer but they claimed they were neve able to find a problem. The last service under extended warranty said same problem reported and this time I was charged for the test but once again they found nothing I complained to Ford via their web site but they never replied to my emaili.

While driving, the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. The consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Please fill in additional information.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The rpms would rise when the failure occurred. Because of the failure, the contact was involved in two accidents. There were no injuries as a result. No police reports were filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership so the dealer could inspect the brakes but the dealer could find nothing wrong. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 43,500. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.