I just purchased a 2004 Ford Explorer with 110k miles. The accelerator is very hard to press at first, but once vehicle is in motion and vehicle is accelerating or mantaining speed, the accelerator works fine. So it is very difficult to accelerate smoothly. It wants to have "jack rabbit starts", lurching off the line, which would be fine if I was a hot rod. I am concerned because I do a lot of trailer towing and maneuvering, which will be more difficult with this stiff accelerator. Everytime you let off the accelerator you have to overcome the initial STIFF spot before you start to move. What can I do to correct this??
AWD- In short radius turns the front wheels are gripping (seems like the front differential isn't slipping to allow for smooth turns on dry pavement). Is this typical with AWD Ford Explorers?? I have not experienced this in my other AWD SUVs. Is there a recommended service they would resolve this?
These two problems combined is reminiscent of driving an older fullsize 4x4 truck in LOW range on dry pavement. I would appreciate any of your ideas to correct these issue.
AWD- In short radius turns the front wheels are gripping (seems like the front differential isn't slipping to allow for smooth turns on dry pavement). Is this typical with AWD Ford Explorers?? I have not experienced this in my other AWD SUVs. Is there a recommended service they would resolve this?
These two problems combined is reminiscent of driving an older fullsize 4x4 truck in LOW range on dry pavement. I would appreciate any of your ideas to correct these issue.
Feb 20, 2009 at 8:43 PM