Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,315 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 (602 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.
While operating the vehicle with the cruise control enabled and engaged, the vehicle resets the “set” speed 5 to 15 mph higher than initially set with no driver input or adjustment and begins accelerating. 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...