Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and ceased. The vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 90 mph before the vehicle was shifted into neutral and slowed down to a stop. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was pumped several times while attempting to free the accelerator pedal. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

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I enter the highway from an on-ramp and I slightly tap the break to merge with traffic. I then feel the vehicle rapidly accelerating. I see my rpms are high. I noticel the accelerator pedal fully engaged to the floor. I tap it several times to disengage with no success. I had to use my left foot on the brake to try to control my speed and use my right foot to get under the pedal to lift it. I succesfully wedged my foot under the accelerator pedal and it released, returning to normal position.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the engine surged and caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. The failure was experienced several times. The driver was able to place the gear in neutral and maneuver to the side of the road to safely stop the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was provided case number: cas-13346113-c5w0t8. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

2011 Ford Explorer XLT: upon rapid acceleration (example: accelerating onto highway via highway entrance ramp) vehicle looses momentum then lurches forward. Vehicle is not smoothly transitioning from lower gears to higher gears. Vehicle purchased from Ford dealer, certified used with approximately 70,000 miles. Issue occurred at approximately 90,000 miles.

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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.

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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 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving at 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the contact's garage. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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The incident occurred for the first time on 09/25/2014. When coming to a stop, the car accelerates suddenly when the brakes are applied. The problem occurred at irregular intervals in the past (approximately 4 times) and again yesterday afternoon when I was parking the car. I nearly ran over a parking attendant. I immediately took the car to kemp Ford in thousand oaks, CA. Where the service manager (patrick gagnon) ran a diagnostic on one of the module that regulates the car speed - without success. He was unable to locate the problem which is unpredictable. We are afraid to drive the car and wonder what recourse we may have at this point in time.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition. The contact stated that while accelerating from a driving traffic stop, the engine growled loudly as the vehicle abnormally accelerated rapidly. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact was able to resume as normal. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to locate a defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while sitting in a drive-thru with the brakes engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and there was an increase in engine rpms. The contact stated that he attempted to hold the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 190,000.

My wife and I were leaving our local walmart store and we were driving in the parking lot. We were going down a hill at approximately 10 mph and my foot was covering the brake and was not on the accelerator. Suddenly the car accelerated rapidly with the motor racing. I immediately pressed the brake with both feet and stopped the vehicle but this sudden acceleration caused the car to travel approximately 50 feet. In another 30 feet the car would have gone off a high embankment. I am an experienced driver of 43 years without an accident and a trained and experienced driver education teacher, however, I was frightened by this sudden acceleration and my wife remarked that she would have not been able to stop the vehicle and would have been down the embankment. I took the car to the dealership and nothing was found. I am currently driving the car but are greatly concerned about the safety of the vehicle.

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After a rapid acceleration in order to get to toll speeds (65mph) the vehicle started to produce a burnt smell. Thought it could be new vehicle stuff but right know its 30,000 miles and every time I go over 4000 rpm on a rapid acceleration it gives me the odor, plus the vehicle losses power on the hills. Disappointing when you pay over 40,000 for a new luxury SUV.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she tried to engage the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mentioned that she was able to stop the vehicle by shifting to neutral and turning the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 179,321.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer sport. The contact stated the vehicle had a moment of sudden acceleration. The contact accelerated the vehicle and at 20 mph the vehicle started to accelerate on its own. The vehicle accelerated up to 60 mph and the contact stated smoke was coming from the brakes because the vehicle would not slow down. The vehicle had to be placed in neutral to slow down and then turned off. The vehicle had not been inspected. The current mileage was 115,000. Rl.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration without warning. The contact shifted into neutral and depressed the accelerator pedal until the vehicle decelerated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

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While accelerating to merge into highway, vehicle experienced sudden unintended acceleration. My son had to manually pull up on the gas pedal on the floor to corret this. We were able to recreate it again by pressing down heavily on the gas pedal - and this time we were ready to manually pull up on the gas pedal. We verified that the floor mats were not obstructing the gas pedal in any way.

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 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. He had to quickly depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral gear in order to gain control of the vehicle. On one occasion, the wheels spun as the vehicle tried to move forward with the contacts foot on the brake pedal. The failure occurred approximately ten times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The current mileage was 16,694. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions and applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended acceleration. The driver exerted excessive force to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the police radar detention contributed to the failure. The identical failures occurred on eight separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 11/16/10. Updated 12/14/2011 updated 02/23/11.

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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.

Unintended acceleration several instances when stopped at an intersection. Once I had to drive over the curb to stop Ford Explorer (2000) from moving out into intersection.

Speed control on 2005 Ford explored will accelerate when coast button pushed. Can be turned on by pressing off button. Operates ok for some of the time and is unpredictable when will malfunction. Occasionally only tap brake will turn off speed control. Off button does not work. Will accelerate after speed control off several minutes later. Unintended acceleration by speed control.

The contact stated when attempting to stop at a stop sign the vehicle suddenly accelerated and it went through the stop sign and then came to a stop when placed into neutral. The vehicle accelerated suddenly two more times before the contact was able to take vehicle to the dealership. It occurred while at a complete stop. Again the brakes would not hold and the vehicle was placed into neutral to get it to stop. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for diagnostic testing, which has not been completed at this time. Updated 12/27/2005 - when the vehicle was started cold it would not stay on and idled erratically. The dealer informed the consumer that the acceleration problem and idle problem were due to a faulty throttle sensor. The dealer replaced the throttle valve assembly but that did not correct the problem.

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

While turning around in a large driveway at low speeds, my 2005 Ford Explorer suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated causing it to run into a fence causing damage to the front end of the vehicle (minor) also ripping off the running board after running over a large log. This car has also failed to start at times and once the engine died while driving on the freeway for no apparent reason.

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.

When coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated into a pole. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer experienced sudden acceleration.

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

While driving,vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The driver placed both feet on the brake pedal the vehicle continue to accelerated. The driver shift the vehicle in neutral and turn the vehicle off and was able to coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. The driver informed the mechanic recall number(99v062001) was for this vehicle based on the problem with driver vehicle. Also the mechanic informed the driver the is recall was not available for this vehicle. A representative would be down to make that determination. Please fill in additional information.

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While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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.