Speed Control Cable problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Vehicle accelerated to maximum rpm's on a city street and would not stop, even after brake applied. Tried downshifting, would not work. Ran through a red light, fortunately no one was in front of us or going the other direction. Had to put it into neutral and turn the key off to get it to stop. Merged over and parked. When restarted, rpm's still at maximum until hood was opened and throttle cable was moved around. Scary situation as won't drive it until it is fixed. Appointment scheduled with mechanic. Should have been a recall on this with as many complaints as I have read about with this very situation. We could have killed someone or been killed.

Drove car to tire dealer for wheel alignment. Parked and left for them to work on. The next day,Dec 10,2014, the service tech drove the car for a test ride to check the alignment before he adjusted. He then drove into the bay and applied foot pressure to the gas peddle to get onto the alignment ramp. The peddle stuck at high rpms , 4000+, . As such the car ran off of the ramp , he applied brakes, to no avail, shut car off at same time. Which stopped the car, but not before it cashed into the alignment machine and tires. Car was hung up on part of the ramp had to be jacked off of ramp. Front bumper damaged, cross member under trans pan bent, left rare lower control arm bent. . Tire dealer has sent the car to Ford dealer, on Dec 11,2014 I spoke with Ford dealer and the have never had a problem like this before. Told him of your report pe 05037 and your letter to Ford. . Since your letter to Ford the internet has at least 25 reports of this same problem most with accidents. There may only be 240,000 of this cars ,as your report notes, but this problem can cause a death . This car was made with in the time period stated in you report. The fix is to replace the cable. I told Ford that I would not accept the car unless the cable was replaced. On the other hand I would expect you to follow up on this deadly problem.

I was accelerating away from work and when I attempted to come to a stop I was unable to because of the throttle being stuck in the on position. I was able to stop the vehicle and avoid a collision by shifting into neutral and applying the brakes. The temperature was 5 degrees fahrenheit. This was the first time I experienced the problem and the throttle cable required replacement.

Accelerator pedal becomes stuck at time causing high idle speed. I have taken the vehicle to cal worthingtons 4 times in the past complaining of stuck accelerator or excessive idle. The dates were 6/20/02, 12/04/03, 5/23/05, 10/17/05 and now the accelerator is stuck completely at 4000 rpm.

2002 Ford Explorer- crashed into doctors office- because of failed throttle body- reported to Ford. One letter received requiring information-no response from Ford since July, car still waiting for inspection, dealer inspections confirms throttle body cable stuck causing car to accelerate on its own and crash--no response from Ford.

The consumer was stopped at a light, removed his foot from the brake pedal to go, when the vehicle accelerated to 50 mph. Drove home with brakes applied to slow the vehicle down. The dealer replaced the throttle cable.

Gas pedal went to the floor, as a result consumer experienced sudden acceleration on its own. Consumer had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop. The vehicle was not in cruise control mode. Dealer said that the throttle cable seized. Jb. . . While making left hand turn through an intersection the gas pedal went to the floor and rpms went to the top. Used both feet on brakes to stop. However, vehicle won't stop. Turned vehicle off in drive, then put it in neutral , rpms lncreased. Turned vehicle off, couldn't put vehicle back into park or pullkey out of ignition. Called aaa to tow vehicle to dealer. It was fixed without charge to consumer because of extended warranty.

While driving the vehicle the throttle cable became stuck in the open position causing the vehicle to increase speed to dangerous levels. Application of the brakes did little to slow the vehicle down. Immediately stopped at service station which identifed the problem as the throttle cable, noting the there was an exisiting service bulletin regarding this problem. New parts were ordered and repair was effected - cost approx $200. 00.

While traveling at about 45 mph, the throttle on my 02 Ford Explorer suddenly would not return to idle. The cruise control was not on at the time. The cause was a plastic sheathing between the throttle cable and the exterior housing of the cable. I believe this material is used for lubrication? the material appeared to pull out of the housing and bunched up inside the driver footwell. When my foot was removed from the pedal, it would not return fully to idle because this tan material bunched up at the base of the housing where the cable comes through the firewall. By cutting the excess material away, I was able to get the pedal to respond properly. The dealer replaced the throttle cable under warranty.

On occasions, the vehicle had been inching forward at stops with the brakes applied. The dealer repaired the accelerator cable. Then about a week later, while traveling at about 70 mph, the vehicle would not decelerate. My husband shifted the gear in neutral and stopped the vehicle. The dealer admitted that the accelerator cable housing was defective. I finally traded in the vehicle.

The accelerator cable broke when pushed sharply to get around a hazard. Car was only nine months old.

Throttle cable gots stuck causing vehicle to accelerate without warning. Dealer was notified. Ts.