Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,313 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (600 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (252 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On March 2nd 2026, while operating my 2025 Ford Explorer st at highway speeds of approximately 78 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded shift from drive into neutral. This resulted in an immediate and total loss of motive power in live traffic, creating a life-threatening safety hazard Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph with cruise control activated, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. Read details...
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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. Read details...
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. . . . . Read details...