general problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

I currently own a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. During the thanksgiving holiday, while my vehicle was stationary, there was a spark, then a fire under my hood. The flame ignited and melted the speed control switch. After speaking to my regular mechanic he mentioned that there is a recall on this piece and we should have it looked at by Ford. Upon having it towed to a Ford dealership they told me my VIN was not included in the recall list and therefore would not be covered. I spoke to a representative with Ford customer service who confirmed what the dealership service department had stated. When I asked how my vehicle could have the same issue as recall #09s09 (speed control deactivation switch recall) but not be included, all the representative would repeat is that the recalls are VIN specific and there was nothing else she could do. My question is that if this is the same item/issue as the recall, then why isn't my vehicle covered in the recall? can you please provide me any assistance on resolving this issue? the vehicle is currently awaiting an estimate and being repaired at ancira Ford in floresville, TX.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving approximately 40 mph the anti-lock brake system warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the malfunction was related to the NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000. The current mileage was 166,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact received a safety recall notice on August 20, 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The speed control switch was disconnected in September of 2007. He has called Ford each month up until March of 2008 and was informed each time that the part will be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 57,500. Update 04-02-08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August of 2007. He has been informed every month thereafter that the parts will be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 99,000. Updated 3/4/08.

Received a letter dated 8/07 that the speed control of my vehicle,2002 Ford Explorer Sport Track, could cause a fire even when engine turned off. A month passes or two before I was able to take my truck to have the speed control disconnected. At this time the grubbs shop manager informed me that currently no parts were available to fix the speed control. I should think that since 8/07 there has been time for the Ford motor company to get these problems taken care of, and since I used to use my speed control heavily I'm tired of this waiting without any notification from the parent company so I' complaining.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While proceeding to make a left turn, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply maximum pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The failure also occurred while her husband was driving the vehicle. When he applied maximum pressure to the brakes, the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that when she depresses the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly speeds forward. The failure has occurred three times and the most recent occurrence caused him to crash into a wall. The air bags deployed and the damages totaled $6,800. The dealer informed her that they would look into the matter. As of August 15, 2007, the vehicle is still in the repair shop. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,050. Updated 10/04/07.

Od light flashing, rebuilds transmision and nothing change, I see a lot of complains about this problems on explorers, rangers and mustangs.

Consumer states that at approximately 3,500 miles the vehicle started having problems. The vehicle will go from 60-3 mph instantly. Vehicle was taken to the service department the first time it happened ,and on June 6 and 15, 2005. They couldn't find anything wrong with it.