Accelerator Stuck Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

Quick acceleration was required because of another vehicle crossing into my lane. I stepped on the accelerator and all of a sudden my vehicle began accelerating by itself even though my foot was not touching the accelerator pedal. I stepped on the brakes and it began to slow down. . . . . However, when I let off the brake the acceleration continued and the engine rpm jumped very high. I stepped on the brakes again and the vehicle began to slow. I then let off the brakes again and then once again the vehicle began accelerating fast and the rpm skyrocketed. I was able to stop my vehicle and put it into park. While the engine was still running I released the brake pedal. The engine rpm jumped extremely high again. I tapped the accelerator pedal with my foot a couple times and it released off of the floor. I turned the ignition off. I waited a couple seconds and then turned the engine back on. The problem disappeared. After I got home, my husband was curious if the floor mat may have gotten in the way. He tried to recreate the problem of the accelerator sticking to the floor by wedging the floor mat against it. He was unable to hold the accelerator to the floor by wedging the floor mat against it.

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While driving home from work, attempted to pass a slower moving car. As I did so the gas pedal stuck to the floor. Causing me to brake to slow vehicle. . Finally able to free gas pedal by lifting it up with my foot. . . Major safety issue. . Ford said no recall.

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At a stop, began accelerating to enter highway, accelerator pedal became stuck and car continued to accelerate up to 90 mph at full throttle before I shut vehicle off and put it in neutral. Has happened on several occasions, all exactly the same. Vehicle accelerates at full throttle and has to be shut off before an accident occurs. Only way to correct problem is to exit vehicle and push gas pedal several times; start vehicle and see if engine is still at full throttle.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) stuck accelerator pedal. While driving at approx. 35 mph attempted to stop at red light. Brakes were not holding much like you would experience after driving in wet weather. Weather conditions were dry. Pressing harder activated the anti-lock system and eventually stopped into the middle of intersection. Near t-bone accident. Engine continued to over rev until placed into neutral and turning key into off position. Restarted fine, but had pulsing speed like a surging feeling. VIN: [xxx] - avis rental.

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The contact owns a 2009 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving 40 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position, causing the vehicle to abnormally accelerate. The brakes would not stop the acceleration and the contact shifted into neutral to stop the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer offered to install a vdr in the vehicle in order to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could cause a crash if the acceleration problem was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,500. Updated 1/21/11 updated 02/14/11.

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My gas pedal is sticking. I initially thought my brakes were going. I just had my rear brakes replaced and my car passed inspection. I was told I'd need new front brakes in the next six months. Three times, I've had the gas pedal stick. When I try to apply brakes, it barely slows down the car and the motor gets really loud.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving 5 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact drove over a curb and into a scaffold, which finally stopped the vehicle. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer stated that the throttle body assembly failed. The windshield, hood, roof, fender, front driver's seat, and passenger's sun visor all sustained over $5,000 worth of damage. The contact stated that she did not want the vehicle back because she is afraid. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 81,000.

The contact's father owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal would stick and then release. The accelerator pedal became detached from the floor. While attempting to pull into a mechanic's garage, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal hard because the vehicle would not move. The contact then proceeded to move the accelerator pedal with her foot, but the vehicle surged forward into the mechanic's wall. There were no deaths, injuries or a police report. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end. The manufacturer will be notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 119,031.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck when it was depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal first and then the accelerator pedal for the vehicle to operate normally. She believes the vehicle is a part of recall # 00v422000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the vehicle has no recalls. The weather was sunny and approximately 70 degrees at the time of failure. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.

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- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving at 45 mph the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor. The contact engaged the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. This acceleration continued for a quarter of a mile. The contact turned the power completely off to stop the acceleration. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the rpms went almost to 5, and turned the engine off. The vehicle was towed to local repair shop. The current and failure mileage was 117,500.

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Prior to the incident, I noticed that the accelerator pedal seemed somewhat loose. We were on the freeway in the l. A. Area when I needed to accelerate quickly. As I did this the accelerator stuck and the vehicle surged. I was barely able to avoid rear ending a semi and avoid other vehicle on the congested freeway. The front seat occupant was able to lean under the dash and free the pedal. We pulled over and found our way to a mechanic. He advised that a small plastic piece had broken near the pedal. A bar that is attached to the system then stuck under the dash. He repaired this by bypassing the manufacturers system for less than $200. 00. I took it to the Ford dealer and they told me it would cost over $800. 00 for labor and parts. I don't really want to repair it with the same parts if it could possibly recur.

- the contact stated that after the 1998 Ford Explorer had been sitting for more than 30 minutes she proceeded to drive when the accelerator pedal felt stuck. Constant pressing on the gas pedal will release it, but in the process the vehicle lunges forward with great force. Updated 2/27/2007 -the vehicel was taken to the dealer who cleaned the throttle body. The problem has not returned.

While starting to move forward, the accelerator stuck twice in the last month. Once I nearly went through a closed garage door. Until now I thought someting got in the way of the accelerator. Heard that this was an equipment problem. Now I will seek to have the defect repaired.

2002 Ford Explorer accelerator became stuck open. The consumer stated the vehicle went out of control. The consumer was able to place the vehicle in neutral to turn off the engine.

2000 Ford Explorer accelerator pedal became stuck causing a surge of acceleration. As a result the consumer's wife went thur a garage door.

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1998 Ford Explorer, accelerator pedal gets stuck while consumer driving, consumer took vehicleto the dealer for repairs. The dealer test drove the vehicle, and told the consumer that they could not recreate the problem. Consumer was concerned about the vehicles safety, this problem has occurred about 20 times this year.

Nhtsa recall 00v422000; Ford issued a throttle recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN, although, accelerator got stuck and engine surged forward when accelerator was freed.

When I lifted off off the gas pedal to brake for stopped traffic, the gas pedal seemed to stick and rev the engine as I was trying to stop. I had plenty of time to stop, but because of the speed of the engine it took longer to slow down, and I hit the vehicle in front of me. This has happened twice to me and at least once with my wife over a 3 year period. The oct 15th resulted in an accident.

I was getting onto i90, floored the accelerator to catch up to speed. The accelerator got stuck in that position, and I couldn't get it to stop. I had both feet on the brake, and my truck was still doing 80 mph. I couldn't get it to stop. I finally put the vehicle into neutral, pulled over to the side, and finally got my vehicle to stop. While I was in the stopped position, my speedometer still was reading 80. Finally it quit on its own. I definitely do not feel safe driving it anymore.

Consumer noticed that accelerator pedal stuck intermittently. While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate. Consumer will notify the dealer in the near future. With added pressure on the accelerator the pedal unsticks and the vehicle lunges forward or backwards. The problem corrected by the dealer.

My husband was driving home and the car started accelerating on its own. The gas pedal was stuck and he tried braking and it would not stop. He even tried the emergency brake and it would not stop. It finally popped up and stopped. He was very frightened by the incident. We have two small children and he refused to let them ride in it again. Then next day we traded it in on a new car at a huge loss to us. I now find out that Ford has this problem and refuses to do anything about it. The rug did not catch it was nowhere close to it. They won't do anything until many people die and they get sued. Please investigate this before others are hurt.

Upon accelerating past a vehicle to change lanes, accelerator pedal became stuck against floor. Brakes were able to slow vehicle down but problem still existed. Engine had to be shut off to prevent fatal damage due to engine over revving after being put into neutral. New problem was posed as power brakes were not functional once engine was off. Able to finally get vehicle to a safe stop due to light traffic. Contacted nearby dealership and they suggested hitting the pedal to break loose. After several tries vehicle returned to normal. Drove very cautiously home.

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While giving acceleration at any speed and no warning accelerator pedal will get stuck, and it will be hard to stop vehicle. Dealer notified.

Accelerator sticks while driving requires placing vehicle in neutral and pulling accelerator pedal to correct - can be very dangerous in traffic with inexperienced driver.

Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and accelerated into another lane. Accelerator pedal was stuck all the way to the bottom of floor. There was a loud streaking noise, and both feet were on the brake. She was able to pull over to the shoulders, and vehicle had to be towed.

The accelerator stuck ,causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.

Consumer was backing up and accelerator stuck, applied more pressure to pedal, and vehicle hit fire hydrant. Bumper needed to be replaced. Recently, consumer received recall 00v422.

Accelerator pedal sticks, mostly on take off or at slow speeds.

Ea99001; while driving accelerator pedal got stuck, causing sudden acceleration. Brakes only slowed down vehicle, would not stop it. Driver had to place vehicle in neutral, then shut off vehicle. Currently at the dealer.

While consumer is traveling on the highway, and upon merging into traffic accelerator pedal gets stuck, and goes all the way to the floor.

While driving on highway got off to exit while approaching a stop light, and all of sudden accelerator pedal stuck to the floor, and vehicle went through the intersection. Contacted dealer, who indicated that warranty was up.

Accelerator pedal sticks.

Vehicle was struck by another vehicle (a passenger car) in the left rear quarter (at the rear tire). Vehicle was being accelerated at the time to attempt to avoid pending collsion. Upon impact accelerator stuck; SUV accelerated across two lanes oif traffic & plowed into a dirt embankment. Collision with embankment was head on. This secondary collision is cause of damage to SUV leading to it being totaled by the insurance company. SUV did not respond to brakes during short acceleration period between intial impact (from other vehicle) and final impact with the embankment.

Accelerator pedal would stick when applying fuel. This problem only happens after stopping for a stop light or stop sign. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.

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Prior to the recall for the throttle 00 v 422 000, the part was replaced under warranty. Consumer received a recall letter, and the problem has recurred, the dealership briarwood Ford; saline mi;734-429-5478; is refusing to honor the recall. Ts the recall was previously repaired, thereby making it null and void. The accelerator pedal sticks until enough force is applied for the vehicle to lurch forward.