2001 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- speed control · 15 records
- recall notice · 8 records
- failure date · 7 records
- current mileage · 7 records
- date current · 5 records
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i have used my speed control i have had smoke come out of the top of my steering column twice. The smoke comes through the hole for my emergency light button on the top of my steering column. This happened recently for the third time. The ford dealer is charging $652.63 to replace the wire harness and the switch that controls wipers, hazard lights, blinkers, etc. The recall was replaced, and they say the two…
ODI 10272872
Vehicle Speed Control
1. Lying in bed only to be awoken by boom (tire blowing out) at 5:00 a.m. 2. Failure was speed control deactivation switch, also known as a "brake pressure switch...ignited setting vehicle on fire 3. Nothing done...vehicle was totaled in fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10259613
Vehicle Speed Control
After researching the problem with my 2001 ford explore i discovered that there was a recall on the 2001 ford explorer with the speed control activation switch. My speed control activation switch is malfunctioning and their has been a recall in place for quite sometime and i was never notified. The recall # is 07v336000. *tr
ODI 10248030
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. She has made three attempts to have the dealer disconnect the switch, but they continued to state that they did not have the time. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 106,000.
ODI 10220249
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 for explorer. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in september of 2007. The parts are still not available for the recall repair. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 195,000.
ODI 10217330
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a '01 ford explorer involved in a safety recall for the cruise control issued in aug-07, as of today 5-dec-07) my local dealer still does not have parts and have been told not to expect them until 1st quarter. Unsatisfactory and unacceptable. Is ford delaying so the expense does not hit them this year? They could show a better profit for 2007 if so. Sounds like manipulating the books to me, at the expense of…
ODI 10210969
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer stated that the part for the recall repair would be unavailable until march of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10207781
Vehicle Speed Control
My ford explorer 2001 had a recall notice last year regarding cruise control. I took my vehicle into bremen ford in bremen, in to have it disconnected. I was told it would get the part in shortly. This was in november of 2007. In april i received a letter from ford stating the problem should have been fixed or will be shortly through the summer. As yet, it is going on a year and i have heard absolutely nothing about…
ODI 10242792
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id # 07v336000). The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and offered to disconnect the vehicle speed control; however, they did not state when the part would be available. The contact was dissatisfied with the remedy for the recall and the amount of time he had to wait.…
ODI 10205964
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). She stated that the closest dealer was 75 miles away and the part was unavailable. She did not want to have the switch disconnected due to the inconvenience. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 39,000. *updated 12/12/07…
ODI 10204811
Vehicle Speed Control
I received a recall notice from ford concerning the speed control. I called bob bennet ford about the fix. They said they had the parts and could fix it on a first come first serve bases. I drove 30 miles only to find out they did not have the part and didn't know when they would get them. I drove home and called ben satcher ford. They said they had the parts and would be able to install the fix in about 10 to 15…
ODI 10200976
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer stated that the part would be unavailable until march of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 82,000. Received 12/12/07. 64200 updated 12/12/07
ODI 10209301
Vehicle Speed Control
Received cruise deactivation switch recall in august 2007. Ford website notes parts were shipped to dealers. Dealers have not received the parts. They have no idea when they will be there. Called ford corp and was advised the switches would not be shipped until at least march. That is at least 8 months since they decided a recall was necessary. Why has this not been mentioned in the media and why have the consumers…
ODI 10213436
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable and did not know when they would arrive. The contact felt that this was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 118,000. Updated 12/12/07. *jb
ODI 10206869
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire was contained to the engine compartment and extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was destroyed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. The consumer stated he would like ford to furnish another vehicle and be reimbursed for rental cars as a result of this incident. The consumer…
Fire reported
ODI 10193428
Shaft Pitman · Tie Rod Assembly · Vehicle Speed Control
I notice the 2001 ford excursion had gear box problems. I just had to replace steering and tie rods on my 2001 explorer. Also, i had to replace the idle control valve and a friend also has an idol control valve problem on his 2001 explorer. Are these problems at large. If so, i would love to have ford reimburse me for these charges on a vehicle that just has 37,600 miles on it.*ak
ODI 10037351
Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control will not shut off after use by switch nor by taping on brakes. When tapped on brakes to slow vehicle down engine starts to rev up. To slow vehicle down vehicle had to cut engine off/ shift into neutral, and drift to side of road. Contacted dealer, and consumer was taking vehicle into dealership.*ak
ODI 899506
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was traveling at approximately 75 mph on cruise control. Attempted to slow vehicle down by applying brakes. Vehicle was very difficult to bring to a stop. When vehicle stopped, engine was still idling/running at the 75 mph level. Consumer shut vehicle off. Then, turned vehicle back on, and engine automatically started idling at a high speed. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *passerby…
ODI 887678
Vehicle Speed Control
2001 ford explorer with speed control system recall. Consumer states that the dealer to fix the recall stated that they were unable to obtain the replacement parts. Dealer finally disconnected the speed control until the parts were available. *kb
ODI 10215051