Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

- I have experienced a sudden loss of engine power and speed on 5 occasions. Very scary and dangerous to completely lose power on the highway with cars behind you. Had to pull off onto the shoulder(s) in dangerous conditions, with two young kids in the backseat.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

My wife and I leased a 2018 Ford Explorer platinum last Saturday. We wanted to upgrade to the latest technology. I failed to ask specifically if the adaptive cruise went to zero mph for stop and go traffic. The window sticker said it had "adaptive cruise control".   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations