Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact stated the speed control switch in the vehicle melted. The contact stated that he had not experienced a failure prior to the NHTSA recall number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) performed on his vehicle. Read details...
The contact stated the accelerator pedal frame fell off from the wall. One could see where the rivet holes were, they have separated from the wall. It was a clean break, but the rivets were defective. There was no rust on the frame. There was no prior warning. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact attempted to engage the cruise control at 55 mph, but to no avail. Prior to the failure, the contact received repairs under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Read details...