Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

Consumer was pulling into a parking space and attempted to depress brake pedal. Due to the accelerator pedal's position and proximity to the brake pedal, the consumer depressed the accelerator pedal also, resulting in a collision. Consumer stated that while attempting to depress brake, the pedal goes to the floor and there is foot contact with the accelerator pedal at the same time.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1998

When taking foot off the accelerator pedal, the truck does not decelerate. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

When driving between 20 to 40mph and applying the gas pedal, vehicles does not accelerate at all. Acts as if it is in neutral. Owner has to wait at least 2 minutes before accelerator kicks in. Dealer can't find the caus eof the problem.


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