Issue ID | 893180 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10437069 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/09/11 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Two extremely frightening experiences happened this day. (1) i was driving on interstate 95 and the explorer braked extremely hard from a speed of 65 mph to zero. There was nothing around and i could not determine any reason for this. I proceeded on to my destination and the vehicle accelerated inexplicably to 95 mph. I tried to turn off the cruise control manually and by tapping the brake (i was fearful of the vehicle rolling). Thank god, i was able to maneuver around traffic in northern new jersey and then the vehicle reduced speed. It was a very terrifying experience and one the ford dealer told me he has no explanation for. I have had many, failures of the myfordtouch system which i will detail in a separate incident report. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 692 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | PATASKALA, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8F8XCGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 95 |
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