Speed Control Cable problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Two problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2004

Bracket holding gas pedal detached from car sheet metal that is between engine and passenger compartment. Unit hanging by accelerator cable. There look to be 3 spot welds btn backet and sheet metal that broke. Driver was driving on freeway at the time and decelerated in traffic.

2 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 08/29/1998

The accelerator cable broke, causing the vehicle to rev up and acclerate at a high speed with no braking ability which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.


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