2004 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 54
- 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 54 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 24 records
- without warning · 7 records
- throttle body · 6 records
- current mileage · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- speed control · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2004 ford explorer caught on fire today. The fire began under the hood. Per the fire department, the fire started around the cruise control and brake master cylinder area. Ford does not have a recall out for this year model, unlike the 2003 and older models, but this is definitely a manufacturer problem. The car was driven to several points, drop the kids of at school, one at daycare, and a stop for breakfast.…
Fire reported
ODI 10360726
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not move. When she depressed the pedal again, the vehicle would suddenly take off at a high rate of speed. The contact called the dealer who stated that the problem was common but there was no remedy. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Updated 12/30/10 *bf…
ODI 10360486
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 55-60 mph when the electronic throttle warning light illuminated. The vehicle independently began to decelerate and before stalling. The contact shifted into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. She was able to restart the vehicle after ten minutes. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where…
ODI 10357339
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Cannot accelerate, feels like transmission is shifting hard. Scares me to be in traffic with two small children in backseat. Put into reverse it jolts into gear after a few seconds. Makes a loud noise when driving down the road. Sometimes there is almost no acceleration making it impossible to get around town. *tr
ODI 10471821
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the check engine light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact disconnected the battery to reset the computer so the vehicle would start. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a…
ODI 10358068
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2004 ford explorer. Previous models (2002) were recalled for the abs light and speed control issue (09s09). I have the same problem on the 2004 explorer. The problem is intermittent, it is ok for a while then the problem shows up again. Could this be a fire problem? *tr
ODI 10321252
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 ford explorer (v8 eddie bauer) i recently ran into a strange situation. I set the cruise control at 35 mph and as i was going down a small hill, the car stalled. I put it into neutral and it started with no problem at all. It is very dangerous when the 2004 explorer stalls whenever the cruise control is set and it is going at a slow speed. *tr
ODI 10308778
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. While parked in the drive-way, she turned on the ignition, and then shifted the vehicle into drive. The vehicle accelerated out of the drive-way for 50 feet, without intention. The vehicle ran over a large roadway curb, and came to a complete stop at the neighbor's property. A police report was filed. The driver sustained no personal injury. The insurance company was…
ODI 10290858
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While parked, the vehicle began to roll backward while the contact was standing outside of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a gate and then began to roll forward. The contact was able to enter the vehicle and depress the brake pedal causing the vehicle to stop. The contact shut the vehicle off yet the failure recurred a second time. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10421615
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact was driving at approximately 20 mph when the throttle body suddenly kicked back. He turned off the ignition and restarted to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership and the contact had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10323533
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the engine failed when the speed control switch was activated. The failure occurred without warning whenever the speed control selector was activated. The engine was able to be restarted and resume normal operation. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from the recall. The nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10261761
Vehicle Speed Control
When you engage cruise control it shuts down the engine. *tr
ODI 10260530
Vehicle Speed Control
On december 17, 2008 at around 6:50 a.m., i was driving my wife to work. We live in a quiet village type residential area. After two minutes or so after i pulled out of our driveway, my 2004 ford explorer suddenly accelerated at a very high speed, without my stepping on the gas pedal. I estimate the vehicle reached 45 mph or more in a very short span of time, and apparently increasing. The vehicle speed was out of…
ODI 10252064
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 explorer limited and just turned 14,000 miles and my abs light comes on every time i start the car and accelerate. Also the cruise stopped working. From what i have read it sounds like the abs module which ford has apparently been aware off. Not happy!! I would not expect this sort of problem with only 14,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10245737
Vehicle Speed Control
I have discovered that my 2004 ford limited v8 cruise control can kill the engine while the car is in motion. I have been using the coast button on my cruise control to reduce speed as i approach a speed sign lower than my existing speed. If i hold the button as the car slows to a speed below 35mph (approximate) the engine quits leaving me with no power steering or vacuum braking. I've tried it several time and the…
ODI 10242497
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Of the numerous issues with this vehicle, the worst is the transmission (40,000 miles ). Same old story. Started with clunking and hesitation and surging when shifting into reverse and now is 'clunking' into gears 2 and 3 during normal driving. The rear drivers side window motor has been replaced twice. The rear window panel has a vertical crack to the left of the ford symbol that just mysteriously occurred even…
ODI 10243102
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving the vehicle will properly engage the cruise control. If you press the accelerate or decelerate buttons the engine will shut off while the vehicle is still moving. This occurs every time the cruise control system is used. The vehicle becomes very difficult to control and stop when the engine shuts off as the vehicle is moving. I have stopped using the cruise control as i am afraid for the safety of my…
ODI 10233309
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2004 ford explorer xlt. When i attempt to use my cruise control around 30 -35 mph my vehicle turns off and all the gauges turn on. The first time it occurred i was on a curve going about 32 mph and i nearly ran head on to the car in the only lane because you loose power steering and it gets difficult. Everytime i have to pull over and turn the vehicle back on. It only happens at this speeds and driving on a…
ODI 10231969
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the fuel pump, throttle body and several unknown sensors in the vehicle. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician advised that they would perform extensive diagnostic testing on the…
ODI 10378626
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. When the contact started the ignition and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The failure occurs whenever the gear shifter is in the drive or reverse positions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10254418
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased it hesitates during acceleration. The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was operating normally and may appear abnormal since it has a v8 engine. The contact stated that the vehicle currently is not accelerating at all. A local mechanic stated the vehicle is a safety hazard due to the lack of acceleration. The contact is…
ODI 10292913
Vehicle Speed Control
Details: on going problem with throttle control, when you are stopped or just starting out and give gas it dose not start to go so you give it a little bit more gas and then it will jump forward or backward( if you are backing up) to appoint that it will some times squeal the tires. The transmission also would shift so hard it feels like you are hit from behind. In for repair at sellers sexton ford, st robert mo. *tr
ODI 10250755
Vehicle Speed Control
Speed control operates only intermittently, disconnects without warning, and occasionally speeds the car up without warning. Rear warning system is also intermittent. *tr
ODI 10418269
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle suddenly started accelerating uncontrollably. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate excessively. While making a right turn driver hit the curb and flipped four times landing upside down in a ditch. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by an ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10115585
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 70 mph check engine light came on, then, moments later the engine revved up and down, and the brakes failed, not allowing the vehicle to stop. Dealer stated the vehicle jumped timing. *ak
ODI 10115253