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
This has been a wonderful vehicle! It is a 2002 ford explorer equipped with automatic 4-wheel drive as well as full 4-wheel drive with high & low transfer case, 5-speed automatic, 4.6l v8 with double overhead cams, limited slip rear differential, towing package, leather seats, etc. However, this problem has the potential of causing harm or even death to its passengers and/or those in other cars and especially…
ODI 10110310
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
My abs light came on. When serviced, they said a speed sensor needed to be replaced. Of course this occurered one week following the expiration of the warranty. Talking with others, this seems to be an often occurance, and seems to be a defect. Some poeple have had their's replaced several times within a year.*ak
ODI 10090636
Vehicle Speed Control
When the brakes were depressed, the vehiclesurged forward. This also occurs when the acceerator pedal is being depressed. The vehicle was serviced several times but the technician was unable to determine the cause. Please provide any additional information. *nm
ODI 10074383
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The rpms would rise when the failure occurred. Because of the failure, the contact was involved in two accidents. There were no injuries as a result. No police reports were filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership so the dealer could inspect the brakes but the dealer…
Crash reported
ODI 10361030
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving speedometer would be off by 6 mph. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle was not in compliance with federal law 49 cfr chapter iii section 393.82 for the speedometer which states reasonable accuracy is within +/- 5 mph at a speed of 50 mph. The consumer notified ford customer service of the problem and asked them to comply with the above code. The customer was denied…
ODI 10073885
Vehicle Speed Control
I was getting onto i90, floored the accelerator to catch up to speed. The accelerator got stuck in that position, and i couldn't get it to stop. I had both feet on the brake, and my truck was still doing 80 mph. I couldn't get it to stop. I finally put the vehicle into neutral, pulled over to the side, and finally got my vehicle to stop. While i was in the stopped position, my speedometer still was reading 80.…
ODI 10062412
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 50 mph, the throttle pedal became stuck in the open position. The driver slammed on the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 65 mph. The driver tapped on the throttle pedal until it released and was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The dealer mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem but will further assess the problem by trying to duplicate the problem. *nm *jb
ODI 10057381
Vehicle Speed Control
My husband was driving home and the car started accelerating on its own. The gas pedal was stuck and he tried braking and it would not stop. He even tried the emergency brake and it would not stop. It finally popped up and stopped. He was very frightened by the incident. We have two small children and he refused to let them ride in it again. Then next day we traded it in on a new car at a huge loss to us. I now find…
ODI 10023560
Air Bags · Antilock · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into parking space (right) in parking garage my explorer experienced a sudden accleration-at full throttle (snapping the steering wheel to the right) (extremely loud revving, whining and another sound like a bad belt screech all at the same time) before the crash. No brakes (pedal went to the floor). Crashed into steel i-beam bending it and cracking concrete pillars. No airbag on impact.
Crash reported
ODI 10005871
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator cable broke when pushed sharply to get around a hazard. Car was only nine months old. *nlm
ODI 10023150
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.*jb
ODI 10009475
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On one occasion the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, and the second occasion, while driving at highway speed the vehicle all of a sudden shut down. *mr *ts *jb
ODI 10022012
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Nar 06/19/2003. *mr there is a reccurring problem with the brakes on the consumers 2002 ford explorer. The series of incidents occurred nov 2, 2002, feb, 2003, may 5, 2003, and the last time was may 17, 2003 to date. It is evident to the consumer that there is an consistent problem and needs to be fixed. The dealership can't seem to find the source of the problem. Please do further investigations. *cb the consumer…
ODI 10024458
Vehicle Speed Control
My family and i were traveling on vacation on july 20,2002. We were driving our new ford explorer xlt. I stopped for fuel and was re-entering the interstate. Traffic was heavy so i had to accelerate to about 60mph to enter the traffic. As i made my entrance, i let off the accelerator as i was between two 18 wheelers. I removed my foot from the accelerator and the vehicle continued at full speed almost rear ending…
ODI 765564
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 45 mph consumer applied brake, however vehicle would not slow down, cruise control stayed on. Consumer then depressed accelerator pedal, then the brake throttle released.*jb
ODI 8010402
Vehicle Speed Control
After removing foot off accelerator pedal, vehicle continues to accelerate, causing extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak *yd
ODI 8006956
Air Bags · Antilock · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into parking space (right) in parking garage my explorer experienced a sudden accleration-at full throttle (snapping the steering wheel to the right) (extremely loud revving, whining and another sound like a bad belt screech all at the same time) before the crash. No brakes (pedal went to the floor). Crashed into steel i-beam bending it and cracking concrete pillars. No airbag on impact.
Crash reported
ODI 10005808
Vehicle Speed Control
Speed control suddenly accelerated from 65mph (where cruise control was set) to 95 mph. It was full throttle and increasing speed when i hit the brake and it stopped accelerating. Dealer says there is nothing wrong and does not know why it did this. I'm still working with them to solve the problem becuase i no longer trust it. I was not touching any controls or pedals when the car began accelerating.*ak
ODI 758222
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer stated that the vehicle experienced an acceleration problem, consumer started to brake, however the vehicle would not stop, it started to buck and jerk for about 4 car lengths and then went back to normal. *jg
ODI 564535
Vehicle Speed Control
After engine was started and gear shift indicator was in park position vehicle started rolling backwards unexpectedly for a short distance before brake system stopped the movement. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
ODI 8003150
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle experiences periods of stalling at low speeds. Applying brakes there is a loss of brakes and steering. No prior warning before stalling. Existing problem 5 times, taken into the delaer. *ak dealer replaced fuel pump, main control valve body, transmission oil pan, idle air control valve and programmed pcm. Vibration like anti-lock brake system is kicking in. Dealer could not duplicate. Overdrive comes in and…
ODI 8014371
Vehicle Speed Control
RECALL NOTICE 09S09 ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NJ
ODI 10293813
Vehicle Speed Control
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle surged foward into oncoming traffic. *jb
ODI 10015831
Vehicle Speed Control
On date of accident, i was driving on 12 mile approaching intersection of orchard lake road. I'm coming to a complete stop, going about 1-2 mph, when the engine surged. My foot was on the brake, and i could hear and feel my engine accelerating, and to avoid rear ending the car in front of me, i turned the wheel and went up the curb, and finally stopped when i hit an interstate sign. The event took place in about…
ODI 758591
Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Consumer has had vehicle in the shop 4 times for the rear window. *jg when the vehicle was coming to a stop it would surge forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to help the consumer with the problem. *nm
ODI 566287