Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Four problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2003

While pulling into the garage the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed through the back of the garage and resulted in over $12,000 worth of damage.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 09/27/1998

When consumer was at traffic light, the engine suddenly accelerated while stepping on the brake pedal and reaching to 1000 rpm; consumer stated that vehicle used to pull to the side, and tires were rotated before.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/31/1998

Intermittently when applying the brakes the vehicle surges forward unexpectedly. Vehicle has accelerated suddenly three times prior to this incident. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

While pulling into driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing an accident. (attorney for consumer).

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Vehicle Speed Control problems	25
Cruise Control problems	17
Speed Control Cable problems	5
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	4
Speed Control Linkage problems	4
Accelerator Pedal problems	3
Accelerator Stuck problems	1

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