Ford Explorer owners have reported 4 problems related to car will not accelerate (under the electrical system 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed without the accelerator pedal being depressed. Also, the low oil pressure warning light and check transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that they were close to home so they pulled into the driveway to check the oil level, which was low. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearing needed to be repaired due to damage caused by a defective oil sensor not properly informing the contact when the oil level was low. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact contacted the dealer capital city Ford located at 8623 e. Washington st, indianapolis, in 46219) who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,406. Invalid VIN.
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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
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Tl-the contact owns a 1995 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Djr.
While traveling 60-65mph vehicle would not accelerate. Would start to shimmy. Then would die out. Managed to pull over. Would wait approximately 1/2 hr & restart vehicle. Then, it would stall out again. Been to dealership in cincinnati to check it out. Also, in north carolina, but nothing was found at either dealership by mechanics.
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