Five problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Pulled into a sloping down parking spot. Stopped, foot on the brake. Before I could shift out of drive, the engine abruptly reved up to max rpm. I had both feet on the brakes, the back wheels started spinning creating a cloud of blue smoke. I jammed the gears into park and they engine only quit after I turned off the key. I have several witnesses to the event. My regular mechanic disconnected the cruise control cable and it hasn't happened again. Ford contacted but refused to fix the problem.
Ford sent me letter last fall stating my Ford Ranger was subject to a safety recall. I stopped by my dealer every couple of weeks for months and they said nobody has parts, because the supplier won't make these parts 'til everything is ready. I'm tired of waiting. . . I want the gov't to pressure Ford to act. The recall I learned is for the cruise control wiring that causes fires. . . Even when not using cruise control.
Consumer stated that while driving down the highway and attempting to make a stop vehicle failed to stop. Consumer put vehicle in neutral, turned it around, and went back home. At home consumer raised the hood and discovered that the throttle cable separated. Consumer was scared because he was traveling about 45-50 mph.
I have a standard 1998 Ford Ranger XLT and am wondering if the recall for the speed control cable pertains to it? the throttle revs up to about 2200 rpm when I am coming to a stop.
Consumer received recall 99v062001 concerning speed control cable. Contacted dealer, an d no parts available to remedy problem. Please give any further details.