Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows seven common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eight problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Ranger. When he entered his vehicle he found that the cruise control off and on switch melted. The dealer stated they have never seen this occur. Recall 09v399000 repair was performed; however, they did not repair the switch. The failure mileage was 97,000.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The control clusters on the steering wheel have been at a sufficiently high temperature that the plastic covering over the micro switches has deformed and on occasion it will stick to your fingers. The center button on the left side has disintegrated to the point that the actual micro button is   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Vbehicle suddenly surged, then it accelcerated. Consumer was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, and vehicle rolled over.   Read details...


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