This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Accelerator pedal was stuck when applied to pass on an incline. Dealer notified. Ts dealership removed throttle cable and found frayed fragments inside cable covering. There was a recall regarding this condition however, vehicle's VIN was not included. Had multiple problems with hood latch. Cruise control engaged on its own.
The throttle cable on our Explorer snapped when the car was being put on cruise control; the car accelerated to 75 mph. Our 19 yr. Old daughter put both feet on the brakes but could only get the car down to 55 mph. She was weaving in and out of traffic on the dulles access rd but was able to grab her cell phone and call 911. They asked her if she could get over to the right side of the road (which she managed to do) and told her to put the car in neutral. She followed their instructions and was able to roll to a stop without hitting any one or anything...a miracle. No one was injured. The car suffered $3500 worth of damage. Ford has said that they are not responsible for this.
While driving took foot off accelerator to slow down and car started to accelerate, then once gas pedal got stuck. Consumer had to manually pull it back up.
While driving about 55 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning, and odometer will stay stuck in place. Consumer states vehicle has been repaired, and transmission has been rebuilt.
- San Diego, CA, USA
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Light switch assembly on T cruise control on the steering column has failed twice in less than 12 months. Do not believe this should be happening & could cause problem when driving at night trying to figure out which switch to use.-- (tiresize: 235/75R15)( dot number: Tire size: 235/75R15 )
When consumer was trying to turn off the engine the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver couldn't stop vehicle by applying brakes, and he had to move the pawl to neutral and turn switch off. Cruise control failed. The entire keyless entry electronic system failure caused the starter kept turning over and over, but the engine did not start.
While driving 70 mph with the cruise control on, the vehicle increased its speed to 85 mph and would not decrease speed, until after having to press brakes for several seconds.
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- Haddam, CT, USA