Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the following day it was discovered that the cruise control switch located on the steering wheel had overheated and melted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving between 25-50 mph on wet pavement, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a dirt embankment. There were no injuries and the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. Read details...
While driving, the gas pedal separated from it's linkage and fell onto the floor of the truck. This resulted in the driver not being able to accelerate. The driver then pulled off the road and had the truck towed to a dealership. Read details...