Car Throttle Stuck Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 16 problems related to car throttle stuck (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.

1 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/27/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved diagnostic trouble code: p2111 (throttle actuator control system stuck open). The vehicle was not repaired. Autonation Ford marietta (located at 869 cobb pkwy se, marietta, GA 30060, (770) 674-6077) was infomred of the failure via phone. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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2 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 07/23/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling less than 5 mph, the vehicles throttle became stuck with no warning which caused the vehicle to accelerate to a speed above 40 mph. The vehicle crashed thru a fence and into the rear of a motor home causing the front driver¿s side tire to fracture. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact sustained whiplash, neck and back pains from the failure. A police incident report was filed and the vehicle was to be towed to a yard until it would be able to get inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000. Pam.

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3 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1996 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 01/22/2008

Safety recall 97v-074000. Everything my vehicle did is described in this recall. The throttle stuck at 65 mph on two different occasions so far. Both times occurred on days with temps at -13 to -15 degrees. The vehicle speeds up to the "stuck" speed with no gas pedal use, and won't stop without standing on the brake pedal. Upon shifting to neutral or park, the rpm revs up to about 5000. I have contacted Ford customer service. The agree that is sounds like the problem listed in the recall. However, since I live in colorado, they will not fix it under the recall. I live less than 30 miles from wyoming, which is included, and further north than parts of nebraska - also included. This is a safety problem when I can't stop, yet they are not willing to help. The first occurrence was on January 2, 2008 - same situation.

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4 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/26/2006

2002 Ford Explorer- spouse almost seriously injured when the gas pedal throttle was stuck and would not release. Car lunged out of control. Slamming brakes only slowed it but did not stop it.

5 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 11/11/2006

1999 Ford Explorer stuck throttle that caused the car to go out of control and into the woods* the vehicle was totaled due to the damage exceeding the value of the vehicle. Updated.

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6 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 11/04/2006

4/5/07. 1999 Ford Explorer. While pulling into the driveway the throttle stuck causing loss of vehicle control.

7 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 2000 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/19/2006

Sudden intermittent acceleration and stuck throttle when trying to come to a stop. Acceleration overpowers braking action. Dealer has replaced idle control motor and problem continues. Ford refuses to acknowledge. I've found a website safety forum documenting this problem and have also found 2 cases that Ford has settled. You have to die first!!! if this happens to you, immediately shift the car into neutral or park and turn it off. Car is back at the dealer again today. Ford big wig engineer is suppose to check it within 2 days.

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8 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 07/31/2005

Routine travel, coming to intersection when throttle stuck and vehicle proceeded through intersection. Brakes applied, but due to the high acceleration the vehicle would not stop. Put vehicle in neutral and turned off ignition to stop vehicle. Once vehicle stopped and waited for a few seconds, everything resumed as usual. After researching issue, this vehicle is experiencing the same issues as in recall numbers: 00s58 & 99s09.

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9 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 02/09/2004

While driving 50 mph, the throttle pedal became stuck in the open position. The driver slammed on the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 65 mph. The driver tapped on the throttle pedal until it released and was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The dealer mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem but will further assess the problem by trying to duplicate the problem.

10 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 01/02/2002

While driving at 70 mph throttle got stuck and vehicle was stuck at consumer could not slow down. In 1999 consumer had throttle replaced due to a recall, but remedy did not work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

11 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Throttle gets stuck while the consumer is driving. When coming to a complete stop and starting up again, consumer will have trouble accelerateing.

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12 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 08/20/2001

While traveling approximately 50 mph throttle stuck in an open position preventing the driver from being able to slow vehicle down immediately. There was no crash and no injuries. Dealership has previously performed recall 00v422000 on this vehicle. Ak this is the third throttle body installed on vehicle, consumer states the brakes did stop the vehicle.

13 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 09/02/2000

When approaching a stop sign, the throttle stuck at 20 mph, and I had to step on the brakes with all of my force to stop the vehicle. It went through the stop sign almost to the mid point of the intersection, but fortunately no traffic was approaching from other directions. The throttle did disengage when I gave it more gas.

14 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 03/02/2000

Ea99001, while driving throttle got stuck and caused vehicle to accelerate which caused a crash. Please provide further information.

15 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/17/1998

When applying the brakes throttle stuck in open position, causing a collision to occur.

16 Car Throttle Stuck problem of the 1996 Ford Explorer

In cold weather the fuel throttle stuck, almost caused an accident, took to dealer, can't find problem .


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