FordExplorer2004
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  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Vehicle Speed Control

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi15
30–60k mi11
100–150k mi9
1–30k mi7
150–400k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 22, 2004 · 36,800 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While stopped at an intersection our 2003 ford explorer accelerated without touching the accelerator pedal. If the brake hadn't been firmly pressed the vehicle would have shot into the oncoming traffic. In order to temporarily correct the problem, the transmission was shifted into park and then back to drive where we were able to accelerate normally. Dealer cannot reproduce problem and suggested a computer software…

    ODI 10100390

  • July 26, 2004 · 4,000 miles

    Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Vehicle Speed Control

    When shifting gears from drive to reverse a heavy knocking noise is produced. *ak the gear selector would hang up in drive and the selector did not return. The vehicle would also unexpectedly jump out of drive. The shift solenoid was replaced but the problem remained the same. *sc

    ODI 10094433

  • June 8, 2004 · 11,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear · Vehicle Speed Control

    Loud pop from rear-end. Abs light,wrench,and check engine light came on. Found to be a bad speed sensor and defective rear-end. Suv has been in the shop for 2 weeks and no rear-end in sight. *ak

    ODI 10078357

  • May 25, 2004

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While turning left at low speed, without warning the vehicle accelerated. The driver was not able to control the vehicle and collided into a garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem. *nm consumer was turning left towards garage when vehicle accelerated to about 50 to 60 mph. *la

    Crash reported

    ODI 10074307