Ford Explorer Cruise Control Problems
- 102
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 1999–2011
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 102 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 18 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- cruise control · 99 records
- speed control · 26 records
- recall notice · 13 records
- control switch · 12 records
- current mileage · 10 records
- control cruise · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Cruise Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle lost power steering and braking, which resulted in a crash. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. There was one injury…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10924821
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would not disengage from the cruise control while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle spontaneously accelerated to 70 mph, the emergency brake did not work, and the cruise control was still active. The vehicle was shifted into park and pulled into a parking lot. The vehicle was left there.…
ODI 10874221
Cruise Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while the cruise control was set at 58 mph. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. Once the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 83,000.
ODI 10807566
Cruise Control
Approximately 30% of the time, the coast button on the cruise control will actually function as the accelerate button. This can be disturbing if you hit coast to increase distance between you and another vehicle. When this does occur, i am able to hit the brake pedal and deactivate the cruise control. *js
ODI 10545138
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
More like adaptive 'curse' control. My 2011 explorer limited 4x4 with the adaptive cruise always catches the rear of semi trucks in other lanes, causing it to apply full brakes and people behind me almost crash into me. My 2011 limited is totally factory original, no tow bars. Here in california the semi truck speed is 55 while autos can go 65-70mph (and in most cases everyone goes 80+). So when i'm going along at…
ODI 10437851
Cruise Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 75 mph, the contact activated the cruise control. She began hearing a clicking noise and smelled something burning. He deactivated the cruise control, but the burning smell persisted. The contact did not continue to drive the vehicle. He received a safety recall notice three months ago, but the switch was never disconnected or repaired. Nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10230788
Cruise Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving 50 mph and attempting to engage the cruise control, the speed rapidly increased above 55 mph. The cruise control light illuminated, which indicated that the cruise control was engaged. The contact depressed the brake pedal and attempted to disengage the cruise control, but was unsuccessful. The cruise control intermittently failed to operate normally. The…
ODI 10226149
Cruise Control
Received recall notice in august 2007 for problems with speed control on 2001 ford explorer. Called local ford dealer, was told no parts shipped from ford yet, will be december before they get them. Called in jan 08, still no parts, will be march before they get them, called march 26, 2008 was told no part shipped, will be end of may at the earliest. Ford motor company knew of the problem way before the recall…
ODI 10222358