general problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

My 2001 Ford Ranger 3. 0 has a idle idle when im depressing the clutch idle would stay around 1,300 rpm. Happens usually more when ac is on.

I was driving approx. 40 mph when my vehicle suddenly sped up and the rpm went from 1. 5 to 4. 0 without my pushing harder on the gas. I tapped my brakes and it took a few moments to disengage. In the course of 40 minutes it did this 5 times. I checked to make sure the floor mat had not gotten pushed under and it was not. The vehicle just sped up on its own.

Driving along in first gear I have to hold brake, truck wants to go faster, when I clutch it rpm goes to 1400. When in low range 3rd gear it does same thing. When starting cold rpm goes to 2100-2200. When up shifting @2500-3000 & I clutch it rpm stays @ that rpm. I can also shift to "n" ,let clutch out & coast, rpm stays @ whatever it was when shifting to "n" until I slow down or coast down to about 1-2 mph.

I was driving on a residential road, coming up to a third speed bump. I stepped on the breaks to slow down a little bit and my engine reved and started going faster. I hit the breaks and my truck spun out, off the road and stopped. The seat belt harness did not lock up; the shoulder strap stayed loose, and my head was being hit against the steering wheel. Then, somehow I fell out of the truck. This has never happened before. 05/17/13 I took my truck in to get the recall fixed, and get everything checked out.

Truck vehicle was shifting into reverse and a brake failure prompt the driver to switch into drive and suddenly the vehicle span off out of control(burning tire) and it took off very fast without even touching the gas pedal. Driver tried to stop it but nothing work.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving approximately 40 mph he engaged the speed control button and noticed that the buttons were defective. He noticed the failure less than a week ago. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 42,000. Updated 03/22/lj updated 03/31/11.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. While driving approximately 20-30 mph the vehicle began accelerating, then it stopped and began accelerating again. The accelerated continued to occur intermittently. The contact was not certain if any lights illuminated on the dashboard. He drove onto the emergency lane and waited 30 seconds and the vehicle began to function normally. The contact stated that he never turned the engine off during the failure. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was preowned and it was purchased in July 2009. The failure was not diagnosed by a local mechanic or an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 123,000.

2001 Ford Ranger speed control did not work. Because my truck was not on the recall list, the servo was replaced for $316. 90. Speed control light on dash never worked, blinking theft light blinks constantly, and a wiring odor is noticeable. After replacement of servo, the speed control still does not work. The truck has approx. 34000+ miles on it when it went into the garage for this work. My question is why, with so many apparent electrical problems, this truck was not put on the recall list?.

I received a recall notice in August 2007 for a problem with the speed control deactivation switch on my 2001 Ford Ranger pick-up truck. The dealer does still not have the parts to fix the problem. This is not a reasonable time to have to wait for these parts.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), but the part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 60,000.

My 2001 Ford Ranger is affected by the speed control deactivation switch recall. I was initially informed about the recall by mail in August 2007. I contacted my local dealer for repair and was told there were insufficient parts to correct the defect. Though assets would be available in December. In late December I was told by the same dealership that parts were still not available.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle will be unsafe to drive if the speed control switch is deactivated because it will also deactivate the abs, which could then cause a crash. The manufacturer stated that the part will be unavailable until March of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 116,000. *updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/31/07.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. He received a safety recall notice#07v336000 for the vehicle speed control. The dealer stated on 10/15/2007 that the parts would not be available until December 2007 or January 2008. The contact stated that this time frame is unreasonable. The dealer was willing to disconnect the switch. The purchase date and the dealer information were not available. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a burning smell followed by flames coming from the steering column and engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed. As of September 28, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000). She felt that the vehicle speed control caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact felt that this was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The vehicle was repaired at the dealer for NHTSA campaign number 07v336000 ( vehicle speed control). The dealer installed a fuse jumper. The contact stated that the horn failed and the air bag warning light illuminated after the repair was made. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. He contact informed that he would have to wait until November to have recall work repaired for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign 07v336000). There had been no failure to date.

I have a fleet of Ford Ranger vehicles and 6 were recalled 05s28. I received the recall letter August 2007. I was able to repair/fix 4 of my vehicles and have not been able to fix the other two. Local dealership states they are waiting for parts everytime I call.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact received a safety recall notice in August of 2007, for the vehicle speed control. Since that time, she has been informed every month that the parts for the repair would be available the following month. In January of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the parts would become available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 89,684. Updated 3/4/08.

In August 2007 Ford motor company issued a recall for the 2001 Ranger on the speed control deactivation switch. I have been in monthly contact with Ford dealers in my area and they all claim they do not have the part to fix the vehicle. This is unacceptable in my mind.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice in August of 2007 for NHTSA campaign id number 07c336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and they would call when the part arrived. As of November 27, 2007, the dealer had not called the contact. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 90,000. Updated 01-11-08. Updated 12/31/07.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in June of 2007. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and they would add his name to the waiting list. As of December 20, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 16,000. Updated 01/17/08.

: the contact stated after the vehicle was involved in an unrelated crash and repaired, the speedometer does not work. The contact was unable to view the speed or mileage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs.

When engaging the vehicle into drive, it accelerated without warning. No impact reported. Please provide additional information.

The transmission was self destructive. It would not declutch from the engine. When using the brakes the vehicle would continue to surge forward. The vehicle was taken to amco and they found that the transmission had been grinding metal. Also, the vehicle had been to the Ford dealer twice, and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they flushed the fluid. There was a grinding noise immediately after. The dealer said they had too many recalls at the time, and it would take 5-7 weeks before getting to the consumers vehicle. This started October 1, 2004. (11/15/05).

The vehicle suddenly surged foward and hit another vehicle.

Vehicle would gradully accelerate up to 30-35 mph without foot touching the accelerator pedal. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

When using speed control speed will reach about 50 mph, and vehcle will automatically shut off. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find cause.

Fax on behalf of constituent regarding the recall of his 2001 Ford Ranger, he was notified of recall in 2004, was told the parts would be available in 2007, vehicle still have not been repaired.

2001 Ford Ranger consumer states that the dealer told him that the harness was not available at the time. Then he was informed that they might have the harness by mid January. Vehicle speed control recall 07v336000.