2002 Ford Explorer Cruise Control Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 22 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would not disengage from the cruise control while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle spontaneously accelerated to 70 mph, the emergency brake did not work, and the cruise control was still active. The vehicle was shifted into park and pulled into a parking lot. The vehicle was left there.…
ODI 10874221
Cruise Control
Approximately 30% of the time, the coast button on the cruise control will actually function as the accelerate button. This can be disturbing if you hit coast to increase distance between you and another vehicle. When this does occur, i am able to hit the brake pedal and deactivate the cruise control. *js
ODI 10545138
Cruise Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact received a notice for recall number 05s28 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. As of march 26, 2008, the part for the recall repair is still unavailable. She feels that this length of time is unlawful. She called the manufacturer and was denied to speak with a supervisor. There had been no failure to date. The powertrain was unknown.…
ODI 10222382
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cruise Control · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
Where to start... Broken cruise control, headlight switch has a short, driver side passenger window doesn't roll down, trouble going into gear, car suddenly dies at interstate speeds, loud grinding sound from the engine bay (like an electric knife sharpener) that is getting increasingly more frequent, service engine soon light will not go off, brakes squeal and don't stop the vehicle properly, support for the hatch…
ODI 10221470
Cruise Control
While traveling on the freeway my cruise control was acting up, it kept turning itself off, and not keeping a set speed. I got it to turn back on and set the speed to 80 mph. After a few minutes it felt like we were going faster than we thought , i looked down and noticed the cruise control had surged from 80mph to 105mph on its own. This really frightened my and i immediately put the brakes on to slow down and…
ODI 10220046
Cruise Control
Speed control does not engage even though it shows that it is on, on the dash board. Once engaged after numerous attempts, the speed will then increase on its own. *tr
ODI 10219999
Cruise Control
Cruise control will not always engage, even when indicator light shows it is on. Initial failures were failure to engage or unexpected disengagement. When it does engage, the speed continually accelerates and does not disengage with brake pedal, must use off button on steering column. All buttons are free. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, and they report no recall on this vin. Search of nhtsa site shows 3 similar…
ODI 10219586
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Switch
Repeat failure of brake light switch, cruise control won't disengage when brake pedal depressed ,an unsafe situation. Also intermittent inability to shift out of park and brake lights not operating. *tr
ODI 10198289
Cruise Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for the cruise control in august of 2007. He took his vehicle to a local dealer to have the recall repaired and they stated that the parts would be unavailable until november. He called another dealer and they currently do not have any parts as well. He attempted to notify the manufacturer, but was unable to speak with a representative…
ODI 10205698
Cruise Control
I had just left work with my mother and noticed a smell of burning rubber or wires. We drove for approx. 4 blocks still smelling this. We rolled down the windows thinking it was coming from outside. I even turned off my air conditioning thinking it was pulling the odor in from outside. We then decided we should turn around and go back to my place of employment and have the mechanics check it out. I turned the corner…
Fire reported
ODI 10132788
Cruise Control
Dt: the caller saw an new report on 48 hours about fords burning up and has concerns about his vehicle. The dealer said to call the manufacturer to see what they say. The manufacturer said there was no recall on it. The consumer felt that this was a major safety issue and ford should replace the part before anything else happens. *ak the consumer is concerned about the cruise control switch and it's potential to…
ODI 10125781
Cruise Control
2002 ford explorer concerns regarding cruise control fires. *mr *sc *jb
ODI 10122615
Cruise Control
When applying the brakes to disengage the cruise control vehicle would speed more instead of disengaging. Disengaged the cruise control using the hand button. Dealer changed the brake lamp switch.
ODI 10113214
Cruise Control
The consumer's 2002 ford explorer sport was parked when it suddenly caught on fire. *nm *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10113799
Cruise Control
While the cruise control was set at 72 mph, the vehicle would not decelerate. The consumer pulled over, restarted the vehicle, but the cruise control was still engaged. The vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle was shut off as the manual suggested in order to reset, but it did not. The consumer said that her husband experienced this problem numerous times.…
ODI 10111631
Cruise Control
Cruise control, vehicle keeps accelerating after cruise control set button is released also when coast button is pushed vehicle will accelerate. Buttons are free and not sticking. This is an intermittent problem. Almost rearended cars on two occasions. Just bought car and have not had a chance to get to delear.*ak
ODI 10051282
Cruise Control
While driving, and after setting the cruise control, vehicle would accelerate beyond the set speed. Problem occurred five times. Manufacturer and the dealer had been informed of the problem.*ak
ODI 10039997