FordExplorer1999
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  4. Accelerator Pedal

1999 Ford Explorer Accelerator Pedal Problems

36
Owner complaint records in our dataset

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 36 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • accelerator pedal · 16 records
  • pedal assembly · 5 records
  • brake pedal · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi5
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 17, 2000

    Accelerator Pedal

    Car accelerator locked and accelerated from 62 mph to about 73 mph. Brake unable to slow car for an extended distance (about a mile). Had to shift into neutral to get car to full stop. Very similar to recalls described in regional recall ford 95s29, no. 96s59, no. 97s65, no. 97s67 no. 97s96. *ak

    ODI 717829

  • January 9, 2000

    Accelerator Pedal · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While driving about 15 mph touched gas pedal and vehicle accelerated on its own, and pedal went to floor, where consumer pressed brakes pedal to stop, but did not stop until turned off ignition switch. *ak the vehilcle accelerated on its own three times. *yh

    ODI 877898

  • May 30, 1999

    Accelerator Pedal

    When stepping on the accelerator vehicle does not accelerate. Among other problems,the engine and the main sensor module have also been replaced. Dealer has been contacted, but has not been able to duplicate the acceleration problem. *ak *ml

    ODI 842326

  • March 10, 1999

    Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Tread/Belt

    Pe00020 ; airbag module light came on the dashboard intermittently. Throttle was stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated/t hood latch bolts were defective, and and the firestone #atx p23575 r15 dot vdul tire tread separated. Has contacted firestone, and they put on a waiting list. *ak

    ODI 868157

  • December 1, 1998

    Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control

    Accelerator sticks. Also, went out of cruise control and vehicle did not slow down, just kept going. Throttle replaced two times. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak

    ODI 836633

  • Accelerator Pedal · Tires · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Brand new vehicle experienced blow out (wilderness firestone p235/75r15 1055 m/s). *mjs

    ODI 9000325

  • Accelerator Pedal

    Gas pedal bracket broke and dismounted from vehicle. Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together , could result in a collision.*ak

    ODI 8018707

  • Accelerator Pedal

    Intermittently accelerator pedal sticks. Please provide further details. *ak

    ODI 880838

  • Accelerator Pedal · Cruise Control

    Intermittently when driver takes his foot off the accelerator vehicle stalls out and dies. Dealer has replaced the idle speed control valve.*ak

    ODI 860412

  • Accelerator Pedal

    Throttle sticks on initial start up.similar to recall#00v422000 on earlier models. This year has not been included yet. Dealer cleaned out throttle, stated others have had similar problem with intermittent sticking of gas pedal on initial start up.*ak

    ODI 764026

  • Accelerator Pedal

    Severe hesitation problems when accelerator pressed vehicle almost stalls out. *ak

    ODI 735665