2002 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 100
- 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 100 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 18 records
- accelerator pedal · 13 records
- speed control · 12 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- brake pedal · 10 records
- recall notice · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
It was an extremely cold day in wisconsin and my son went into town, while approaching a stop light the gas pedal accelerated. He applied the brakes and it kept on accelerating until he shut the engine off. This happened again on the highway, once again the weather was cold and this time he kept tapping on the accelerator and pulled over and shut the vehicle off. This was a frightening experience, any suggestions to…
ODI 10259722
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving approximately 20 mph and approaching a turning lane, the contact applied pressure to the brakes to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle accelerated on its own and she had to turn the vehicle to the right in order to avoid a rear end crash. The vehicle jumped the curb and the vehicle stopped. An hour later, while exiting the freeway, the vehicle accelerated on its…
ODI 10247549
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking my car between two other cars, i shifted from reverse to forward to adjust my car to the middle of the parking space. I had my foot lightly on the brake so that the idle speed would inch my car forward a little. When i shifted to forward, my car lunged forward 2 to 3 feet. Because my foot was already on the brake, i was able to hit the brake hard. The car stopped within a few inches of the car in front…
ODI 10229907
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph and accelerating to 60 mph, the engine suddenly roared and began racing. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle, which caused other vehicles to swerve around her to avoid crashing. She activated the hazard lights and pulled off the road. She attempted to shut off the vehicle, but even with the keys removed from the ignition, the engine still raced…
ODI 10229008
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control. Ever since the vehicle was purchased approximately 1.5 years ago, she has had to tape the rear passenger side door shut to keep it from opening while driving. The failure occurs at speeds of 35 mph or lower. The dealer claimed that they would repair the door at the time of purchase. The recall number was…
ODI 10229243
Vehicle Speed Control
ERRATIC OPERATION OF CRUSE CONTROL. *TR
ODI 10241599
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a gas station slowing to a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Striking the barrier in front of the gas pump. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10205587
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. In september of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). She was informed that the part would be unavailable until december of 2007. The dealer never advised her to disconnect the speed control switch. The purchase date was unknown. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 82,000.
ODI 10204530
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2002 ford ranger xlt pick-up truck. In august of this year, 2007, i received a recall notice for a speed control deactivation switch. Within two weeks i called the local ford dealership and they requested me to bring the vehicle in. I did, and upon arrival i was told that they did not have the part to fix/comply with the recall. I had a few choice words with the dealership and was told to wait for a call…
ODI 10209865
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle speed control reactivation problems to ford truck. *tr
ODI 10293297
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver applied maximum pressure to the brake pedal, which slowed down and eventually stopped the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current…
ODI 10260423
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact received ford recall notice number 05s28 for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The dealer stated that the part will be available in june of 2008. The contact stated that the recall has gone beyond a reasonable amount of time for the repair to performed. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10218728
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. A recall notice was received for nhtsa campaign id 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer advised not to drive the vehicle, however; the part was unavailable for two weeks. There was no failure. The current mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10200927
Vehicle Speed Control
After driving on a cold weather night at single digit temperatures, the vehicle seemed to accelerate on its own even without pressing the gas pedal. When the vehicle is put into park or neutral, the rpm was above 4000. From a complete stop, the vehicle would accelerate on its own. When braking the vehicle seems to still want to move. *jb
ODI 10181569
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 ford explorer- spouse almost seriously injured when the gas pedal throttle was stuck and would not release. Car lunged out of control. Slamming brakes only slowed it but did not stop it. *nm
ODI 10177262
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 explorer has problems picking up speed and over use of gas. *ts the consumer also had problems with the transmission, gear adjustment, difficult high altitude driving even after gear change, air suction into the engine and transmission, accelerator and ses light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they refused to provide any assistance. *nm updated 07/06/06. *jb
ODI 10161606
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign and applying the brakes the vehicle accelerated forward causing a minor crash. There was a police report filed at the scene. After inspection the dealership replaced the wheel speed sensor on december 15, 2005. When the problem returned the dealer replaced a different unknown sensor.
Crash reported
ODI 10158346
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration with foot off of gas upon startup of vehicle and shifting into gear. *nm
ODI 10142758
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: contact's wife on states on 9-17-05 was driving the 2002 ford explorer and she stopped at a red light on a hill. She took foot off of the brakes and the car surged very high and lunged forward, resulting in a rear end collision. The contact was concerned that this may had something to do with the cruise control. The contact's wife did not have the cruise control on at the time of the accident. The dealer did not…
Crash reported
ODI 10137057
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: contact states when taking foot off of the throttle it continued to accelerate. This happened three times. The last time was less than 30 days ago. It has only been happening for the last three months. It has happening more frequently. It does not happen at a low speeds; but at other speeds above [redacted] conditions have been perfect at every incident.*ak
ODI 10129073
Vehicle Speed Control
While starting to move forward, the accelerator stuck twice in the last month. Once i nearly went through a closed garage door. Until now i thought someting got in the way of the accelerator. Heard that this was an equipment problem. Now i will seek to have the defect repaired.
ODI 10128766
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: consumer states her 2002 ford explorer had the throttle stick last week. The dealership told her they could not do anything about it. The dealership refused to inspect the vehicle until ford ordered them to or they heard from the nhtsa. The vehicle accelerated on it s own and she had to turn the vehicle off and take the key out. *jb
ODI 10128631
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 ford explorer accelerator became stuck open.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle went out of control. The consumer was able to place the vehicle in neutral to turn off the engine. *jb
ODI 10130243
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stumbled while making a left turn into my driveway i fed it gas to keep it from stalling and it accelerated rapidly into my garage door. While under warranty this problem reported to dealer but they claimed they were neve able to find a problem. The last service under extended warranty said same problem reported and this time i was charged for the test but once again they found nothing i complained to ford…
Crash reported
ODI 10129777
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. The consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10097079