Speed Control Cable Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

Consumer was traveling at approximately 75 mph on cruise control. Attempted to slow vehicle down by applying brakes. Vehicle was very difficult to bring to a stop. When vehicle stopped, engine was still idling/running at the 75 mph level. Consumer shut vehicle off. Then, turned vehicle back on, and engine automatically started idling at a high speed. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *passerby stated that idle cable became stuck, and released it to prevent engine from running at 75 mph level.

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While driving gas pedal fell apart due to accelerator cable breaking which may have caused a crash.

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Was going to beach , tried to set cruise control at 70, went up to 72, pushed again, now going 78,, tried to turn cc off, pushed brakes and cc off button, let off braks, car speeds up to 82, pushed braked to floor, held continuously down for apprx. Mile, smoke everywhere from brakes, got down to 50mph, put car in neutral, was at least 1/4 t/ 1/2 mile with riding brakes before car stopped, had it hauled to dealership, was informed this had never happened before, am now afraid to drive car when it is repaired, it was in the dealership in 99 for the cruise control recall, they claim they have sent the parts in to the Ford laboratory, they still do not know what went wrong, said either the cable or the module.

The vehicle was purchsed new with 7 miles on odometer from charles gabus Ford in des moines, IA. A few days after purchase, I noticed and reported to dealer that the accelerator pedal would stick at the top, meaning that it required extra pressure to push it down. Initially the cable was looked at and lubrication applied, but did not alleviate the problem. Charles gabus Ford then suggested replacement of the throttle body. This was accomplished within 2 months of purchase and alleviated the problem for a few months. When the problem reoccured, charles gabus kept the vehicle for 3-4 days to further inspect the problem to see whether disconnecting the cruise control had any effect. It did not, so the throttle body was changed again. This was around February 1998. The problem once again started occuring in August 1998. At that time, I had just moved to st. Louis, but was still working with the service manager at charles gabus Ford in des moines. I was told that Ford had now redesigned the throttle body and I was given that new part number, which was ordered and replaced by a dealership in st. Louis (mcmahon Ford) in September 1998. The vehicle was still under warranty at that time. In may 1999, I received a letter from Ford that it was providing additional warranty coverge for the throttle body for 6 years or 72,000 miles under service program number 99m02. In September 1999, the problem resurfaced and the throttle body is scheduled to be replaced this week. The concern is that I have just verified that the throttle body touted as the solution in the letter is the same throttle body part number replaced a year ago. Therefore, it seems probable Ford has not found the fix, and why should owners pay for this defect (and the resulting diminshed value of the vehicle) regardless of mileage? a year from now, when the accelerator starts sticking again, I will have more than 72,000 miles. Any suggestions?.

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Nhtsa recall 99v-062 001/speed control cable: consumer purchased this vehicle on 31 may 99. Less then two week later, consumer received a recall notice. Dealer indicated tha the was not responsible for repairing this recall before consumer dropped vehicle off at dealer's lot. Can NHTSA provide further information.

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April 20,1999 consumer purchased vehicle without speed control cable which was not told to consumer during the purchase. On may 28,1999 dealer installed an old speed control cable into the vehicle without consumer knowing which could have resulted in an accident / injury. However, the old cable was still installed, but the dealer installed the new cable to ensure compliance with recall notice (99v062000).

The accelerator pedal sticks. The cable for accelerator pedal had been replaced twice. Owner feels the recall of cruise control has caused the problem with accelerator pedal. After using cruise control and coming to a full stop, accelerator pedal sticks. Driver must tap it once or twice to correct.

Vacuum port on accelerator failed, causing accelerator to stick.

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Accelerator throttle would stick when pedal is pressed. Problem only happens when at a stop light or sign, and then leaving. Have been to dealer , and mechanic indicated that throttle cable was causing the problem, and needed to be replaced.

Consumer received recall 99v062001 concerning speed control cable . Contacted dealer, and no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.

Throttle body air intake and accewlerator cable failed.

Speed control cables recalled but are unable to be replaced due to lack of parts. Nlm (99v-062).

While dropping off my vehicle for problems with a rear wiper, the dealer informed me that there is a recall on the cruise control for my truck. I called Ford, and they said the information was sent out in a letter yesterday. When I called the Ford consumer line I was told they had no information available to read as of yet. I should wait until I receive the letter. It seems like a very serious problem no one knows about. The cruise control can force the car to stay at the same speed. Ford does not have the cable ready to fix the problem until at least may 1999.

Soon after purchasing vehicle, consumer started experiencing accelerator problems where the gas pedal would stick, when consumer asked if there were any recalls on this matter she was told that there was a recall on this but her vehicle was not included in the recall.

When depressing gas pedal vehicle will speed up. Gas pedal hangs up and will accelerate by itself. Gas linkage and cables have been oiled without effect.

While driving and coming to a stop the lip on the accelerator cable became stuck, causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate. Please give any further details.

While driving, the consumer activated the speed control and the vehicle accelerated, and the engine kept surging. The driver could not stop the vehicle. The driver eventually had to turn off the ignition, and the vehicle gradually came to a stop. Recall#03v280000 was performed on the vehicle.

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While driving throttle cable got stuck, causing sudden acceleration. The brakes slowed down the vehicle, but the vehicle still revs. Please provide further information.

Poor design of throttle linkage cable sticks causing the vehicle to lurch forward or backward and causes the vehicle to continue to accelerate when foot is removed from gas pedal. Nlm.

Cruise control cable parts are not available at this time per notice, however dealership switched cables from another vehicle (incorrect) recall repair. (99v-062). Yh.