Clutch Pedal/linkage Problems of Ford Explorer

The car lurches for the first 40-50 feet at slow speeds while applying minimal pressure on the gas pedal. It happens the initial time putting it in drive after each engine start, regardless of putting it in reverse first or not. It used to only happen after every few starts, but has progressed to every single time now and some can be very aggressive. The dealership has attempted to fix the issue 5 times now, with the 5th time resulting in them saying it is a "normal characteristic" of the vehicle, without being able to explain what is causing it. I was told by the local service manager that he "doesn't know why it is doing it, but it's normal. " he then proceeded to compare the characteristic to someone poorly releasing the clutch on a manual vehicle and again, still claiming that everything is perfectly normal.

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2016 Ford Explorer XLT was great until I hit 17,680 miles. Transmission went into "limp mode" and would not accelerate. Engine/wrench light appeared on the dash and I basically crawled to the dealership. Very scary when stopped, put the pedal to floor and would barely move. After a few days at the dealership, they said it appeared to be the clutch and they replaced it. Got it back and two days later, it did it again. Drove back to dealership and they had it for a day, but couldn't get it to do it, so I got it back. Two days later, it happened once again. Dealership said if it happened again, drive it right to the dealership and don't turn it off. A tech went for a ride with me and was able to see what was happening. When were driving back, lights on dash went off and the car drove fine. The tech said not to worry, they'd be able to get a code even though the lights on the dash went off. So I'm on my 3rd rental and waiting to hear what will be done. Luckily I leased my Explorer and everything is covered under warranty. My advice is stay far away from any Ford product with this transmission! it's dangerous and completely unreliable.

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The 1998 Ford Explorer accelerator pedal fell off. I was driving at 60 mph in a straight line and accelerating to 65 mph when I felt a pop. The accelerator pedal stopped working. Despite the emergency flashers, I was nearly rear-ended by a car that didn't notice I was slowing down on the freeway. Luckily, I pulled over and stopped safely. Looking at the break, I think the sheet metal holding the rivets was too weak. On 5/23/07 I called the Ford customer relations hot line. They refused to help stating only there are no recalls on my car. I believe this is a safety issue and can very easily result in an accident and deaths. Ford should investigate this and pay for repairs of defective materials used or improper installation. When was the last time you heard of an accelerator peddle falling off?.

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I purchased used 2002 Ford Explorer XLT on February 28, 2007 from classic Nissan in mount. Holly, new jersey. The week of April 9, 2007 my daughter and I took a trip to florida. On April 11,2007 I noticed that when I would hit 55 mph the odometer off light would start blinking. I notified classic Nissan of the situation. They said that they would look at it when I returned from my vacation. On my way home on April 13,2007 I broke down in fayetteville, north carolina. The truck would not drive at all. I would push on the gas pedal and it was acting as if I were in neutral position. I was towed to a service station the next morning and they diagnosed it as needing a new transmission. They stated to me that the pump failed in the transmission, which led to no fluid flow and the clutches ultimately malfunctioned. I realize that I am out of the warranty period for classic Nissan to be at any liability as well as Ford motor corporation to be at any liability, but I do not feel as if transmissions should fail at 36,000 miles. I only had the car for a month and a half and now have to spend $3,500. 00 to have it repaired. If this is the quality work that Ford gives, then I will not be purchasing any more Ford vehicles in the future. Thank you. Ak.

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Consumer states of having problems with the transmission. Dealer was contacted. Ts.

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The clutch squeaks when pedal pushed; therefore clutch slave cylinder replaced also, hub and bearing failed and clutch release replaced.

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