Ford finds no fault with explorer!

[xtremerus]

Didn't Audi in the USA, a number of years ago, have consumer problems with the CC or throttle, accelerating or something. Anyway, they did a test where the driver flattened the accelerator, then hit the brakes hard, with both pedals to the floor. It stopped in a slightly longer stopping distance. Brakes have waaay more power the the engine.

[EB DRIVER]

There is a Google entry,Toyota USA newsroom, which has a readers posting stating that the Audi 5000 problem was a beat up and that there was an apology from CBS 60 minutes, that is all I can find with regard to an alleged Audi problem.

[ltd]

The guy sounds a little like that twat Corey (the sunglasses bogan).

Some friendly advice for Chases mother;

[cool65]

Driver has just admitted on nine news that there was no fault with FORD and it was caused by a faulty mobile phone fitting

[Mansal]

Phone fitting installed before driver acquired the car, fault identified and rectified by Ford by removing said fitting - Explorer back in owners hands again.

[cool65]

It sounds like the phone fitting "muted/over-rided" the cruise-control controls so it couldn't be turned off and because the happy (read gay) lunatic spent the whole time of the eastlink cruise on phone to cops, he kept the speed set at 100kph that couldn't be turned off. He siad at the time he tried ignition etc. so who know the real story !!

[g220ba]

All i'm gonna say on this subject is there's still a hell of lot unexplained about this case. Also i hope ford charged him for the use of their brand new car.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by cool65

Driver has just admitted on nine news that there was no fault with FORD and it was caused by a faulty mobile phone fitting

hahahahahahahahaha

[Fairmont Man]

Even though we now know why the cruise may have stuck on, we will never know why the brakes, ignition, neutral, etc etc all failed too.....his little "secret" me thinks lol

Although he has no idea about cars : he did manage to get free use of a G6E for a couple of months, maybe not so dumb lol

[Whitey Ford]

Originally Posted by cool65

Driver has just admitted on nine news that there was no fault with FORD and it was caused by a faulty mobile phone fitting

That's really faulty. Was the system grounded through the brake switch or something?

I bet it also locked out N and prevented the ignition barrel from turning, even though other explorer owners confirmed that it's possible while driving.

Still doesn't explain why he was eventually able to stop the car (by applying the brakes).

[crunchbunty]

The guy is tool and a media whore - plain and simple. I wish him nothing but the worst.

[JC]

Originally Posted by EB DRIVER

why would not the cruise give you a wide open throttle if you managed to brake and get the speed of the vehicle below that at which the cruise was set at, surely it would be the same as trying to climb a steep hill which the car was incapable of climbing at the set speed?

Because with most modern cruise control systems, and specifically those fitted to this model range of explorer, if you lose more than 15km/h from your cruise speed, the cruise will shut down; ie CC will NOT let the car get to a WOT state (too dangerous - imagine it doing this just as you crest a hill with a fair corner!).

So mobile phone override the actual cruise serttings, and loose nut behind the wheel was responsible for not being able to change gear or turn key off (as opposed to taking it out, which is what I reckon he tried to do).

[ltd]

Originally Posted by JC

Because with most modern cruise control systems, and specifically those fitted to this model range of explorer, if you lose more than 15km/h from your cruise speed, the cruise will shut down; ie CC will NOT let the car get to a WOT state (too dangerous - imagine it doing this just as you crest a hill with a fair corner!).

So mobile phone override the actual cruise settings, and loose nut behind the wheel was responsible for not being able to change gear or turn key off (as opposed to taking it out, which is what I reckon he tried to do).

That's why you should never give idiots like these keys, or let them out of the house.

[Airmon]

Originally Posted by JC

Because with most modern cruise control systems, and specifically those fitted to this model range of explorer, if you lose more than 15km/h from your cruise speed, the cruise will shut down; ie CC will NOT let the car get to a WOT state (too dangerous - imagine it doing this just as you crest a hill with a fair corner!).

The BA will get nearly there. There is a bit of road I frequently travel, and at 100km/h, on a slight bend the cruise will get confused, drop down to 2nd and punch it before going back through 3rd to 4th. Its a bit unsettling at first.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Airmon

The BA will get nearly there. There is a bit of road I frequently travel, and at 100km/h, on a slight bend the cruise will get confused, drop down to 2nd and punch it before going back through 3rd to 4th. Its a bit unsettling at first.

Lol my AUIII XR6 VCT use to scare the f outta me with the cruise on.. I dunno if it was just my car or the whole series but youd come to a hill and it would boot itself back to 2nd... the BA / BF / FGs ive had have been alot better.

[dusty86]

funny thing is apparently one of our workshops has just employed him as an apprentice mechanic :S luckily not ours, but can't wait for the work christmas party :P

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by dusty86

funny thing is apparently one of our workshops has just employed him as an apprentice mechanic :S luckily not ours, but can't wait for the work christmas party :P

Oh good lord please don't let this peanut near anyone else's car.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by dusty86

funny thing is apparently one of our workshops has just employed him as an apprentice mechanic :S luckily not ours, but can't wait for the work christmas party :P

I hope your not serious, if so :togo: :

[JC]

Originally Posted by Airmon

The BA will get nearly there. There is a bit of road I frequently travel, and at 100km/h, on a slight bend the cruise will get confused, drop down to 2nd and punch it before going back through 3rd to 4th. Its a bit unsettling at first.

You sure it's not dropping back to 3rd, then 4th, then lockup in 4th (almost like a 5th gear).

[glavas]

this is why i never use cruise control. i like to drive like a man

[JC]

Originally Posted by glavas

this is why i never use cruise control. i like to drive like a man

Must take a hell of a lot of makeup!

[ltd]

Originally Posted by JC

Must take a hell of a lot of makeup!

LOL Gold.

[Airmon]

Originally Posted by JC

You sure it's not dropping back to 3rd, then 4th, then lockup in 4th (almost like a 5th gear).

definitely, spikes to around 4 grand at 100.

[glavas]

Originally Posted by JC

Must take a hell of a lot of makeup!

i dont get it? what are you trying to say friend?

[kyro_02]

I think he means... you need to put on more make up

[glavas]

Originally Posted by kyro_02

I think he means... you need to put on more make up

but why would i put on makeup? i am a male aged 18-45 i am neither gay or a cross dresser?

[Jim Goose]

Originally Posted by glavas

but why would i put on makeup? i am a male aged 18-45 i am neither gay or a cross dresser?

Its called a joke..... and you missed the punch line.

[glavas]

Originally Posted by Jim Goose

Its called a joke..... and you missed the punch line.

oh haha i get it now!!!! good one friend