Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (24 problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. While reversing, the contact's vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into a Chevrolet cobalt. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Engine dies when driving with cruise control operating and heading down slight hill at speed of around 35 mph. Cruise is designed to maintain driving speed going down the hill (up or down hill for that matter). The tachometer indicates a slowing of engine rpm.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. She brought the vehicle to the dealership six times since 8-23-05. The car stalled at 40 mph or less. The dealership replaced the computer chip and an air filter piece. It still stalled. The dealership could not duplicate the problem.   Read details...


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