Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2004

While driving at 55 mph consumer felt vibration in the gas pedal. The gas pedal went to the floor and vehicle accelerated to near 100 mph. Consumer had to veer off the road, and put the gear shift into park to stop the vehicle. There was a recall for this vehicle but consumer's vehicle was not a part of the recall due to VIN.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

While driving gas pedal got stuck and vehicle sped up to about 80mph before slowing down, it was an intermittent problem.


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