Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ranger.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2012

S10 direct reply - a letter addressed to president trump regarding an incident with a stuck acceleration pedal on a 2001 Ford Ranger. The consumer stated the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor causing the vehicle to crash through 2 buildings and into a brick wall. The consumer attempted to depress the brake pedal but, it did not slow the vehicle down. The vehicle's accelerator pedal remained stuck to the floor after the crash ended. The consumer suffered multiple injuries that required emergency surgery.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2008

When putting on brakes, while driving the gas pedal exhilarated. Truck crashed into telephone . I had the Ford Ranger 2001 towed to body shop, manager says it is a total loss to my insurance company.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

While driving at 55 mph consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. This caused the vehicle to jerk. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.


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