Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1999 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows seven common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (twelve problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1999 Ford Ranger

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact was informed by someone that the vehicle was on fire while it was parked at his residence. The contact stated that the flames were coming from underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The fire department was not notified.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

On 20 January 2015, approx 11:30pm while the vehicle was parked in the garage since the previous evening, the vehicle alarm went on on it's own. I went and turned it of f and while trying to figure out why, I smelled something burning immediately there was smoke coming from under the hood.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

When applying accelerator pedal will stick. Has to press very hard to get vehicle to respond. This happened before, in April 1999. At that time, dealer replaced throttle box. A bolt was stripped and caused throttle cable to stick. This was done under warranty.   Read details...


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