1999 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 89
- 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 89 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- speed control · 31 records
- cruise control · 28 records
- recall notice · 14 records
- current mileage · 8 records
- failure date · 8 records
- control cable · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Acceleration ( gas stuck open and caused the vehicle to not to be controlled and the car jumped the curb and hit a car in opposite side of the roadway). 1999 ford explorer sport
Crash reported
ODI 11280507
Latch · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 75 mph, the hood opened and cracked the front windshield. The contact pulled the vehicle over and tied the hood down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that, while driving, the speed control would engage or not engage without warning. The…
ODI 11210309
Power Train · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When i move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when i turned my vehicle on or when i was driving.
ODI 10906779
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had to constantly shift the vehicle for it to be operated properly. The contact stated that the anti lock brake warning indicator and [redacted] warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle speed control deactivation switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to…
ODI 10884377
Body · Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was at work on friday afternoon, 5/16 and received a voicemail at 3:50pm from the fire marshall stating my 1999 ford explorer xlt burned in my driveway and was totaled. I had not driven the explorer since approximately 7pm the night before and had taken my other car to work. The explorer was just sitting in the driveway, outside the garage and started burning. A neighbor 2 houses over smelled the smoke and saw the…
Fire reported
ODI 10592817
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated the he was pulling into a parking space when the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was investigated through the contact's insurance company and it was discovered that the fire originated from the cruise control wiring. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10346784
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the highway, the gas pedal fell off the firewall . The spotweld on the bracket came apart, and left the gas pedal hanging on it's side. *tr
ODI 10316644
Vehicle Speed Control
My dad gave me his 1999 ford explorer last year and it was running fine until we were awaken because the truck was on fire. We called 911 and the police and fire came out and the fire was put out before anything but the truck was damaged and according to the insurance company the truck is totaled. We never got a recall notice and i wanted to find out if ford is liable in any way? *tr thanks
Fire reported
ODI 10292121
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle began smoking and then burst into flames. The engine caught fire. The contact exited the vehicle and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the police station. The failure mileage was 115,933.
Fire reported
ODI 10241905
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in september of 2007. She called ford on march 5, 2008 and was informed that the part would be unavailable until june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 178,000.
ODI 10220164
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in december of 2007. In march of 2008, he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The mechanic had the vehicle for approximately two hours before giving it back to the contact. Two days after the repair, the contact attempted to activate the cruise control, but noticed that it was not working. He called…
ODI 10221548
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
1999 ford explorer caught fire. Consumer states that his vehicle was in the shop for about 5 to 6 weeks getting a new engine transmission and radiator, and recall repair done. The vehicle caught fire a month after the repairs were made. *kb
Fire reported
ODI 10213904
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact refuses to have the speed control switch disconnected or take the vehicle to the dealer until the part arrives. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10205098
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10218620
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
I received a recall from ford in aug. "07 to replace the wiring in my cruise control. I took my vehicle in sept. '07. They disconnected my cruise control and stated they do not have the part (05s28) to repair it. I have been without my cruise control for 5 months. *tr
ODI 10216712
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The speed control switch was disconnected in september of 2007 under recall number 05s28. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and did not have a specific date for when it would arrive. The manufacturer stated that they did not have a release date. The contact feels that this has surpassed a reasonable time for the repair. The powertrain was unknown. The current…
ODI 10212351
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received recall notice number 05s28 from ford regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control switch. The dealer stated that the switch needed to be deactivated until the parts become available in december of 2007. In the interim, the contact would be unable to use the cruise control function. The current and failure mileages were 204,000. Updated 09/18/07.…
ODI 10201334
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding nhtsa recall number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair will take one month to arrive. The contact stated that the vehicle could catch fire without warning and that the wait time is too long. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 93,358.
ODI 10200999
Vehicle Speed Control
Accessing freeway via on ramp. Applied throttle to speed up and the throttle immediately advanced to full (6000 rpm) and would not release or return to idle. Had to disconnect cruise control cable from throttle body to correct. Nearly had a serious accident. *tr updated 03/18/08. *lj updated 03/18/08 *tr
ODI 10200267
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph the vehicle began to smoke. The engine turned completely off and the vehicle burst into flames. The fire started under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. At the time of the incident he was driving to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired for nhtsa recall # 03v280000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 99,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10200210
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The dealer does not know when the part for the recall repair will be available. The speed control switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10224014
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received ford recall notice number 05s28 in august of 2007. The vehicle speed control was deactivated at that time; however, the dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The dealer is unsure as to when the parts will arrive. The contact feels that the wait for the repair has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. There had been no…
ODI 10225895
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The parts for the recall repair are unavailable. He has not had the cruise control disconnected and will hold ford responsible if the vehicle catches fire. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 137,000.
ODI 10220685
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. On august 17, 2007, while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received nhtsa recall notice number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) on august 27, 2007. The insurance company has an incident report. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10200967
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The vehicle speed control switch was disconnected. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired in november of 2007 or march of 2008. The dealer recently stated that they do not have any idea as to when the parts will be available regarding the vehicle speed control recall. The contact stated that there is only one dealer in her area and she needs the speed…
ODI 10221658