2000 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- Cruise Control · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
Critical defect in the throttle linkage/cruise controls 2000 explorer. In two incidents involving the same conditions: 1) truck , when cruise control engaged, suddenly accellerated to speeds in excess of 90 mph, on icy and snowy interstate (january 2003), between nashiville and cincinnati, ohio. 2) truck , when cruise control engaged, suddenly accellerated to exces of 90 mph, on dry interstate (71) between…
ODI 10005836
Vehicle Speed Control
Speed control set at 67 mph. Would not disengage when brake tapped. Hit "off" button several times and applied heavy pressure to brake pedal. Engine raced to 4000 rpm, abs engaged, vehicle slowed to 55 mph and speed control disengaged. Serious safety concern. Dt
ODI 768556
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states that the cruise control would not disengage and the cruise control switch would not turn off while driving 70 mph. Vehicle at the dealer. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
ODI 8019806
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 60 mph took feet off accelerator pedal and car speeded up to about 95mph, causing loss of control.*ak consumer had to use both feet on the brakes to try and stop the vehicle. The engine kept running full throttle pulling the vehicle thru the braking effort. Consumer dialed 911 for help. Consumer was advised to place the vehicle in neutral to aid in the slowing of the vehicle. The engine continued to…
ODI 8015552
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling rpms went way up to number six. Applied brakes and vehicle was still going. She could stop itby turning vehicle off. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8001043
Vehicle Speed Control
While drving at 10 mph, consumer accidently activated the resume cruise control which was previously on, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, hitting a concrete wall. Minor injuries sustained. *tt
2 injuries
ODI 566978
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a dry straight road, accelerator left off and swerved terribly and unable to control. Has happened repeatedly !!!
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 726069
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
While son was driving, he put vehicle into overdrive before passing an intersection. When he took foot off the accelerator to step on the brakes, vehicle accelerated out of control, crashing into another vehicle. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 858782
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highwayand without prior notice vehicle started to speed up and danced across the highway. She took feet off the gas pedal and the brake pedal, and let it slow down on it's own. There were no injuries.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 871693
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with a possibility of a fire hazard. Consumer stated that ford does not have the parts to repair this problem. Consumer would like this problem solved in a timely manner. *kb
ODI 10225139
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer is stating they do not have the parts. He states that the letter was received 7 months ago. *kb
ODI 10222812
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with speed control recall. Consumer states that recall was received in september 2007. He was informed that the parts were not available. Then he was informed that the parts wouldn't be in until after december 2007. *kb
ODI 10222808
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with speed control recall. Consumer states that she received her recall in september 2007. She states that the dealer disabled the cruise control. Dealer keeps telling her the parts are not available. *kb
ODI 10221738
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with speed sensor recall. Consumer states that the dealer keeps telling him that the part is not available. He would like to know if the part could be directly delivered to him and he will put it on himself. *kb
ODI 10219428
Cables · Recliner · Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr re numerous recalls on his 2000 ford suv explorer. *kb
ODI 10208245
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer with a recall for speed control. Consumer was told he would have to wait up to three months for the problem to be fixed due to the parts being on back order. *kb
ODI 10207148
Vehicle Speed Control
2000 ford explorer recall on the speed control. Customer states they only disconnected the speed control but did not repair the vehicle fully. Mechanic told him the parts to fix the problem would not be available until december. *kb *tr
ODI 10205031
Vehicle Speed Control
While exiting the freeway vehicle began to accelerate on its own. Driver tapped the brakes, and engine speed increased even more. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle. Vehicle went airborne and landed on the curve. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10040529
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer state while traveling with speed control on speed control would not disengage cause consumer applies force to brake to stop vehicle. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8023161
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving with cruise control on at 55mph, and after trying to apply brakes to remove cruise control, vehicle accelerated to 70mph on two occasions. Dealer notified and is waiting for part which is not in stock.*ak *tt
ODI 8007324
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was driving with cruise control on at 60 mph and vehicle started to accelerate without command from 60 to 85 mph. Consumer applied brakes,and vehicle would not slow down. Applied on off button, but it would not work, hit emergency brake, and vehicle slowed down. *ak
ODI 8003818
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control and horn has failed possibly due to electrical problems . Also brakes take longer time for vehicle to stop.*ak
ODI 883509
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling away from a stop vehicle was speeding out of control. After gaining control the back wheels locked up, causing vehicle to speed out of control. Please provide further informaton.*ak
ODI 854035
Vehicle Speed Control
I noticed on the nhtsa website that there are 7 complaints about stalling. The dealer told me it was the i.a.c. Valve. I know of 3 other instances of this problem. The last time it happened on me was at 70mph on the interstate. The dealer stated there is no recall on this problem. But, this could become a very serious safety issue. *ak
ODI 751696
Vehicle Speed Control
While the consumer was driving with cruise control on at 63 mph the vehicle slowed down, the check engine light came on and the engine stalled. *yh
ODI 568075