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
Dt*: the contact stated on two separate occasions the vehicle has suddenly accelerated. The first incident was in feb 2000 and the second was may 26, 2006. On both occasions this occurred while pulling into a parking space at 3mph. The first time the vehicle hit the side of a building that was about 15 feet away causing property damage. The second time the vehicle hit a tree that was about 15-20 feet away. Even…
Crash reported
ODI 10158513
Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle sticks, has been repaired, as well as speed control recall completed/no crash
ODI 737429
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was struck by another vehicle (a passenger car) in the left rear quarter (at the rear tire). Vehicle was being accelerated at the time to attempt to avoid pending collsion. Upon impact accelerator stuck; suv accelerated across two lanes oif traffic & plowed into a dirt embankment. Collision with embankment was head on. This secondary collision is cause of damage to suv leading to it being totaled by the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 713949
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
When coming to a stop, the engine would go into rapid acceleration and the rpms would go way up. The truck would continue to move forward even when apllying the brakes. The truck would only stop when the driver puts the truck in park and completely turn truck off. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. The truck was a rental from enterprise. *ak
ODI 852389
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle experienced acceleration problems on several occasions, will not accelerate properly, unable to be repaired at this time. Mjs
ODI 547865
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer received recall, #99s09, concerning spped control failure. Recall repairs were done on june 16,1999. But, on june 30, 1999, consumer activated cruise control and it stuck at 70 mph ,causing brakes to burn out while trying to stop vehicle from accelerating. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
ODI 841431
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Was going up an incline with foot on brakes, released brakes while still in drive. The vehicle started to go backwards, as if in reverse gear. *ak
ODI 844507
Vehicle Speed Control
Nhtsa recall 99v-062 001/speed control cable: consumer purchased this vehicle on 31 may 99. Less then two week later, consumer received a recall notice. Dealer indicated tha the was not responsible for repairing this recall before consumer dropped vehicle off at dealer's lot. Can nhtsa provide further information. *ak
ODI 844366
Automatic Transmission · Fuel Injection System · Interior/Under Dash · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 708366
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
There are already 4-5 things wrong with this brand new vehicle. I had to have the cd replaced, the driver's side was making noise due to lack of lubrication, the cruise control was recalled, and the part has still not come in as promised, the window seal keep coming off, the heating system is too hot at low setting and too cold at low setting. Ak
ODI 707132
Latch · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer is having difficulty receiving recall repairs (99s09 99v-062) not completed due to lack of parts, (99s18 99v-164) due to scheduling problems with the dealership. Mjs
ODI 547662
Vehicle Speed Control
Rec'd recall notice 99v062001 & 99v062000. Have 2 vehicles affected. Had contacted dealer & was informed no parts were available. Might be available in late july sometime.
ODI 841381
Vehicle Speed Control
Received recall notices 99v062000 & 99v062001. Recall affected 2 vehicles in possession. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts for speed control would not be available until july. Owner not satisfied. *ak
ODI 841321
Vehicle Speed Control
Had received recall notices 99v062001 & 99v062000 in mail & notified dealer. Recall involved 2 vehicles. Had been informed that parts for speed control were not available. Was informed will be available in july. Owner not satisfied.*ak
ODI 841316
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall 99v062; dealer deactivated cruise control due to recall. While driving at highway speeds vehicle accelerated unexpectedly to maximum speed (120 mph). Regular or emergency brakes only slowed vehicle to 100 mph. Vehicle finally stopped, two miles away, when shifted to neutral and ignition turned off. Cruise control had not been deactivated as dealer claimed they had. *ak
ODI 839069
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator pedal bracket falls right off of firewall which then the vehicle looses all acceleration capabilities. Only three spot welds hold this bracket onto the firewall. The spot welds seem insufficient to hold the bracket onto the firewall. Some welder experts state on auto forums that the spot welds are non-conforming regarding the required diameter of a good weld. *tr
ODI 10400894
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a brand new vehicle which has already experienced 3 significant defects. It has been out of service 3 out of 10 days. No defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 706657
Vehicle Speed Control
Dealer disconnected speed control, and driver can't tell how fast he is traveling. *ak.et.
ODI 839817
Vehicle Speed Control
April 20,1999 consumer purchased vehicle without speed control cable which was not told to consumer during the purchase. On may 28,1999 dealer installed an old speed control cable into the vehicle without consumer knowing which could have resulted in an accident / injury. However, the old cable was still installed, but the dealer installed the new cable to ensure compliance with recall notice (99v062000). *yc
ODI 548479
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00v-072), (99v-062), (99v-123), (99v-164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the door of the vehicle. Yh
ODI 552346
Vehicle Speed Control
Had received recall notic e 99v062001 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle in. Mechanic disconnected cruise control & was driver charged. Dealership will not rerepair cruise control without owner paying for it. *ak
ODI 841327
Automatic Transmission · Interior/Under Dash · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
I purchased this 99 explorer in february and already it has been in the shop several times for different defects including on the first day i bought the truck and took in home with 6 miles on it the transmission began slipping and eventually went out on the truck. Since it was a saturday that this happened the truck sat till monday when the dealer had it towed back (i did notice transmission fluid on the ground).the…
ODI 707459
Brake Lights · Driveshaft · Lower Ball Joint · Parking Brake · Pinion Shaft · Rotor · Tie Rod Assembly · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the…
Crash reported
ODI 8003482
Vehicle Speed Control
My throttle body linkage does exactly what is described in recall #00v422000, but my year was not included.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 758603
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