Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 64 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
When I set the cruise control it will sometimes just turn off by itself without me touching the brake or anything. Usually I can hear a noise and the gas pedal will quickly move up. Once that happens then I can no longer set the cruise control. Read details...
While driving 1997 Ford explorer XLT 4x4 v6 sohc upon acceleration on to freeway, the gas peddle stuck to floor and would not release. The result was a blown engine/small fire,no injuries thank god, because the only way to stop vehicle was to put into neutral and then park. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 50mph the accelerator pedal broke. The vehicle was coasted off to the side of the road; without incident it was then towed to a dealership. Upon inspection the accelerator cable had snapped. There was no cause as to why it had failed. Read details...
When vehicle was idling in the parked position vehicle surged backwards. This caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a tree. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. Read details...