Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2003

After having come to a full stop, the engine accelerated without my foot on the gas. This has happened twice. Both times I was at a full stop with my foot on the brake. Only the first incident date is noted. The second happened in July 2003.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2003

Accelerator in a Ford Explorer Sport Trac engaged without driver input causing the vehicle to rapidly accelerate into another vehicle. Brakes were applied but were unable to prevent the crash - air bags deployed causing the engine to shut off thus stopping the vehicle.


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