2010 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 115 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 22nd highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 8 involved a crash. 13 people were injured and 50 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentSep 3, 2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign 10E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 20, 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 10V161000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
115 reports, newest first.
Engine, Feb 9, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Power train, Dec 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BEZEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Power train, Wheels, Nov 6, 2014
I OWN A 2010 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2009. AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WORE OUT AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. A SECOND TIME AFTER WARRANTY AT APPROXIMATELY 55, 000 MILES THE SAME WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $500. THE ENTIRE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS FAIRLY COMMON? THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 66, 000 MILES ON IT AND HAS 3 SETS OF WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE SAME SIDE. WHAT KIND OF DEFECT IN THE FRONT END CAN BE CAUSING THIS? (I RARELY USE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IF THIS HELPS). *TR
Visibility, Oct 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Power train, Engine, Sep 22, 2014
CAR IDLES AND SURGES WHILE EITHER IN PARK OR WHILE FOOT ON BRAKE QUITE SCARY AS YOU WATCH THE RPM RISE ON ITS OWN WONDERING IF THE CAR WILL JET OUT IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Sep 16, 2014
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY TO GET TO WORK WHEN THE ABS LIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE WRENCH LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN HE TURNED IT BACK ON, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TRUCK TO MOVE. *TR
Engine, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND DISENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Engine, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Wheels, Jul 21, 2014
THE CAR WAS JUST UNDER 3 YEARS OLD AND JUST PAST IT'S WARRANTY MILEAGE. WE STARTED THE CAR TO DRIVE IT, AND IT WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND FELT LIKE SOMEONE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES WHILE ACCELERATING. WE THEN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT, AND IT STARTED TO ROLL. OUR SON WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME AND LUCKILY MY HUSBAND STILL HAD ONE FOOT IN THE CAR TO BE ABLE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS A WHEEL BEARING ISSUE IN THE FRONT WHEEL. WE REPORTED THIS TO FORD, AT WHICH TIME THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE BEECHMONT FORD IN CINCINNATI TOLD US THAT "WHEEL BEARING ISSUES ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH FORD EXPLORERS." FAST FORWARD TO JULY 2014, WE ARE DRIVING THE CAR AND ALARM BELLS START GOING OFF. SAME SYMPTOMS, TOWED TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, THE MIKE CASTRUCCI FORD IN MILFORD, OHIO. THIS TIME IT'S THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL BEARING. TALKED TO FORD CUSTOMER CARE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AGAIN, AT FIRST HE TRIED TO IMPLY THAT IT'S THE WAY WE DRIVE THE CAR (EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE KEPT OTHER CARS FOR 10 YEARS AND LONGER AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE), THEN TRIED TO IMPLY THAT WE GO OFF-ROADING (ALSO NOT TRUE, JUST NORMAL HIGHWAY AND CITY ROADS) AND THEN HE TOLD ME THE ONLY WAY A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED IS IF THE GOVERNMENT FEELS THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. SO THIS TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE A) AWARE THAT IT'S AN ISSUE WITH THE WAY A FORD EXPLORER IS CONSTRUCTED AND B) NOT GOING TO RECALL THIS CAR OR PART UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE ARE INJURED OR KILLED. WE ARE STILL IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FORD TO FIX THIS WHEEL BEARING ISSUE ON THE FRONT WHEEL, BOTH TIMES WE HAVE CALLED THEM EVERY DAY FOR OVER A WEEK AND NO ONE WILL RETURN OUR CALL. BUT WE CAN BASICALLY COUNT ON THE REAR WHEEL BEARING GOING BAD NEXT YEAR AND HAVING TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 29, 2014, crash
BOUGHT CAR FROM BATES FORD IN LEBANON, TN NEW. WITHIN THE FIRST 1500 MILE I EXPERIENCED AT LEAST ONE INCIDENT WHERE I TRIED TO STOP BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 36000 MILES NOW AND BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF THIS THE LAST RESULTED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN PLANO, TEXAS. THERE WERE 3 VEHICLES INVOLVED.THE PLANO, TEXAS POLICE OFFICER WHO DROVE THE CAR TO A SAFE LOCATION FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. EARLY IN MY CAREER I WAS A POLICE OFFICER WHOSE SPECIALTY WAS TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION. I HEARD SIMILAR EXPLAINATIONS FOR ACCIDENT AND IN PERHAPS ONE FATAL ACCIDENT FOUND THAT A BRAKE LINE RUPUTURED CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT CAUSE. THIS ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING IN A SUDDEN STOP HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH MY WIFE AND I NUMEROUSE TIMES IN 36,000 MILES AND I HAVE CHECKED THE BRAKES MORE THAN ONCE FINDING NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. I LEARNED FROM A BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE AT SAM PACK WHO RELATED THAT HE HAD HEARD THIS SAME COMPLAINT BEFORE INCLUDINING FROM A FAMILY MEMBER. I BELIEVE THAT WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING IS THAT DRIVERS WITH THIS FEATURE STEP ON BOTH THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE . IN A PANIC SITUATION I BELIEVE THAT DRIVERS ARE STEPPING ON BOTH PEDALS DUE TO SETTINGS THAT ALLOW THE GAS PEDAL TO OVERIDE THE BRAKE OR DIMINISH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STOPPING DISTANCE. I CAN DUPLICATE THIS EFFECT AND THINK THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT OCCURS THOUSANDS OF TIMES EACH DAY, HAS SURELY RESULTED IN MANY ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLY DEATHS.I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A BRAKE PROBLEM AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS DISMISS THE COMPLAINTS WHEN THEY FIND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THIS IS A DESIGN AND SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD. *TR
Power train, Apr 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND AT OTHER SPEEDS ON DIFFERENT HIGHWAYS. . THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER A ONE YEAR SPAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 6/10/14*CN
Suspension, Mar 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLANKING NOISE WAS EXHIBITED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSIDE BEARINGS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 9, 2014
CAPLESS FUEL FILLER ADAPTER BROKEN OFF WHEN GAS PUMP NOZZLE INSERTED DUE TO POOR FORD DESIGN WHICH CAUSES IT TO BREAK OFF VERY EASILY . THERE WAS A PSEUDO RECALL THAT REQUIRES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BE ON WHICH IS NOT THE CASE WITH MY CAR . MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE . FORD SHOULD PROVIDE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT AS THIS CAPLESS FUEL FILL ASSEMBLY/SYSTEM WAS NOT DESIGNED AND BUILT PROPERLY. THIS CONDITION MAKES MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO INSERT PUMP NOZZLE INTO CAR. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THANK YOU *TR
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Jan 21, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 JUST SOUTH OF BRUNSWICK, MAINE MY 2010 FORD EXPLORER LOST ALL POWER AND RAPIDLY DECELERATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I DID MANAGE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY JUST BEFORE LOSING ALL POWER, BUT I COULD NOT RESTART MY VEHICLE. I THEN HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER, AND FORD INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY FRICTION WHICH HAD WORN AWAY THE ELECTRICAL TAPE AND WIRE CASING OF THE ELECTRICAL NODE AND THE WIRING HARNESS AROUND THE FUEL TANK. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OTHER DRIVERS SHOULD A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPEN UNDER HEAVIER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED WHEN DECELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN REVERSING DURING COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 02/18/114
Power train, Dec 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Seats, Jun 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS PUSHED THE OCCUPANTS HEAD FORWARD IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION. SHE TURNED THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AROUND IN ORDER TO ASSUME A COMFORTABLE POSITION WHILE TRAVELING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 10, 2013
THE CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHEN IT IS TURNED OFF AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP, WHEN THE BRAKE IS PRESSED IT SHUTS OFF MOMENTARILY THEN RE-ENGAGES ITSELF. IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR WHY IT HAPPENS. FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST MONTH. *TR
Service brakes, Dec 17, 2012, crash
I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC AND AS I WAS AT A FULL STOP, I SAW THAT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HAD MOVED. SO I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. WHEN I SAW THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HAD STOPPED, I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HIT THEM AGAIN AND STILL NOTHING, MY CAR KEPT ON GOING. BY THE THIRD SLAM ON THE BRAKES IT FINALLY TOOK HOWEVER I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND HER THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. THIS IS NOT OKAY!!! MY VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS. WHY HASN'T A RECALL OCCURRED? DOES SOMEONE NEED TO PASS AWAY FOR ONE TO HAPPEN? MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. AT THE HOUR I WAS TRAVELING THERE IS NORMALLY NO TRAFFIC BUT OPEN HIGHWAY. MY SAVING GRACE WAS THAT THERE WAS TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AND/OR KILLED THE PERSON I ACCIDENTALLY HIT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,700.
Steering, Apr 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TIGHTEN AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO UTILIZE EXTREME FORCE TO RE-CENTER THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL REACHING 15 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Visibility, Feb 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS AND THE WIPERS LEFT SNOWY STREAKS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Seats, Jan 29, 2012
THE HEADREST ON MY JUST PURCHASED 2010 FORD EXPLORER TILT SO FAR FORWARD THAT IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. SOUNDS LIKE TO ME THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE HEADRESTS WITH ADJUSTABLE ONES. WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS OUT THERE WHY HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE? *TT
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 25, 2012
MY WIFE AND I WERE LEAVING OUR LOCAL WALMART STORE AND WE WERE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT. WE WERE GOING DOWN A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MY FOOT WAS COVERING THE BRAKE AND WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITH THE MOTOR RACING. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE BUT THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED THE CAR TO TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET. IN ANOTHER 30 FEET THE CAR WOULD HAVE GONE OFF A HIGH EMBANKMENT. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF 43 YEARS WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT AND A TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHER, HOWEVER, I WAS FRIGHTENED BY THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND MY WIFE REMARKED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN DOWN THE EMBANKMENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING THE CAR BUT ARE GREATLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR