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2012 Ford Explorer Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Explorer has 8 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Explorer

Steering
352
Structure
123
Other
105
Engine
59
Powertrain
42
Electrical
34
Airbags
21
Visibility
19
Suspension
14
Brakes
12
Seat Belts
9
Speed Control
8
Fuel System
7
Wheels
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 23, 2018VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, SHUT OFF, AND ...
Sep 8, 2017VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY GO INTO LIMP MODE. IN LIMP MODE THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER RESPOND TO TH...
Nov 9, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON 6/29/15 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE AWD OFF LIGHT CAME ON WITH A WRENCH ON MY 2012 ...
Aug 21, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED OF APROX. 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND DRAMAT...
Aug 6, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDASH REPORTS TMS FAULT, THEN AWD OFF SUCCESSIVELY. THEN CAR BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR ...
Sep 17, 2013VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE THROTTLE BODY ON THE FORD EXPLORER FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIO...
Jul 27, 2012VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE A...
Sep 15, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENTTWO EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCES HAPPENED THIS DAY. (1) I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 AND THE...

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