general problems of the 2002 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph and attempting to switch lanes, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to 3 different local independent mechanics where it was diagnosed on all occasions that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.  the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.  .

Transmission stuck in 4x4 low.

My wife and I were driving on hwy 79from palistine TX to jacksonville TX Thursday 7/11/2016 when we noticed smoke coming out from under the truck we pulled over and noticed fire under the hood I tried to poor water on it all it did was just get worse and our truck all my work tools my lively hood blew up.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Pam.

The 2002 Ford Ranger was coming to a complete stop at about 3 mph, when all of a sudden the truck accelerated really high. I threw the gear selector into neutral and it continued to race but the wheels were no longer spinning, I hit the gas pedal and then threw it back into drive with no further problems. This is very concerning and I need help please. Thank you.

-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact was driving approximately between 40-45 mph; proceeding to make a left turn. While braking the vehicle increased acceleration. The vehicle was able to slow down after several attempts. The failure occurred intermittent and more frequent when the air condition system was activated. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 34,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. He called the manufacturer on several occasions, but they have not provided him with any solutions. The contact is displeased that the repair work has not yet been performed. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 76,000. Updated 04/11/08 updated 04/11/08.

Recall #05s28 2002 Ford Ranger August 2007 letter asking me to contact the dealer - sunset Ford. I have been given a new date for the part to be in each time I have called (this says underhood fire can be caused by the speed control). I called in August, September, November, December and today Jan 9 2008. I am now told, call in April and "see if the part is in" ???????? this stinks of a bad car from a company that doesn't care! I don't want a problem or a fire!.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a Ford recall notice in August of 2007 for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). He called Ford on four separate occasions and they continued to state that the parts were unavailable. The contact feels that the wait is excessive. The deactivation switch has not been disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 46,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The dealer stated the parts for NHTSA campaign # 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) would not be available until October due to the parts are on back order. The current mileage was 64,000. There had been no failure to date.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. He was informed that the repair would be performed in October. When October arrived, the parts were still unavailable. The dealer currently states that the parts will be available in a few months. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 85,000. Updated 02-25-08 updayed.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a safety recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. He was informed every month thereafter that the part would be available the following month. In December of 2007, he was informed that the part would be available in the first quarter of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 10,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. In August of 2007, the contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). She called the Ford dealer and manufacturer in January of 2008 and was informed that they did not have the parts and did not know when they would be available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 45,955. Updated 02-14-08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice regarding the potential of an underhood fire in his vehicle. The dealer stated that the parts for the recall repair would be unavailable until the fourth quarter of 2007. The dealer also stated that the speed control deactivation switch cannot guarantee that there will not be any leakage, which poses the threat of an underhood fire. The failure could occur whether the vehicle is parked or in motion. There had been no failure to date. The NHTSA recall number was unavailable. The current mileage was 80,700.

I received a letter in Aug, 2007 about a speed control device on my truck that was bad. Said to go have it disconnected which I did. I am still waiting for the part and was told on 2/14/08 that the part still isn't available. I would like to know what is taking so long to get this fixed. Thank you.

Recall letter stated speed control required replacement. Numerous calls to manufacturer over last 3 months to effect repair resulted in me being informed that they did not have the repair parts. The last estimate I received was 3/08 - eight mounts after I received the letter. Ford does not seem committed to repairing this dangerous defect.

Recall of speed control deactivation switch for 2002 Ford Ranger, I have been to the dealer about eight times and they never seem to have the part for repair, all I get is the parts have not come in yet!! my control has been DE-activated by the dealer but no action for repair of the recall.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. The dealer disconnected the speed control; however, the contact was dissatisfied with the remedy. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 52,000.

In August you sent me a letter on my Ford Ranger (scds) speed control. I"ve made three attempts to get it fixed. But every time I take my truck in they always tell me they just ran out and the parts are on back order. I called again today and they tell me to call back on December 2nd. What kind of run around is this? and who is going to be responsible for my truck,car,garage and everything else that is in it?.

I received a recall from Ford in August 2007. The recall number 05s28. I tried to schedule an appointment in Sep. 07 with superstition Ford in mesa, az. I was told that the parts were back ordered and that they would put my name on a list and call me when the parts were in. I did not receive a call from that day in Sep. , and therefore, called them again today, Jan. 28, 08. I was once again told that the parts were ordered in Aug. 07, but had still not arrived as the date of my call. I was still on their list with many others to get the recall scheduled and satisfied. I strongly feel for this recall that the time interval is unreasonable and unsafe.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in the summer of 2007. He has been waiting on the parts to arrive for several months. The dealer continues to provide dates as to when the parts will arrive, but they are still unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The recall number, purchase date, and fuel system were unknown. The current mileage was 117,763.

I have had multiple issues with my vehicle speed control since I bought the Ranger edge pickup since 2002. The dealership has changed hands since is now landers but was called crain Ford Lincoln Mercury. What is happening is the speed control is disengaging when activated and not activating when turned on and then working some time after it has been driven a while. I have 105,000 miles estimated but when engaged I have had it disengage numerous times while driving. This was checked by Ford dealership over 7 times since 2002 and they stated could not find any problems at all and stated everything is ok but the problems still persist and it seems once the truck gets warm it starts working but stops working as well. Even sometimes when the truck hasn't been running very long the speed system want engage at all while driving the vehicle. It is very scary though when it disengages and you are aware that it is not working while driving on the interstate and could cause someone to run into me if I don't notice it due to the change of loss of speed. Also there have been many occasions when trying to activate the speed control and it will not engage while on the interstate for long drive times. What can be done????.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, he erroneously depressed both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal and proceeded through the light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.

On October 30 2002,I was driving a 2002 Ford Ranger,my wife and I were going to k-mart and just as I was turning into the parking space,my Ranger just took off and I had my foot on the brakes trying to stop my truck,the engine sounded like it was running wide open and I did manage to stop my truck within eight feet. But by that time I hit a shopping cart and a wheel/chair sign. The shopping cart wedged between my truck and the Dodge neon that it hit. And did damage to. And the sign bounced off my truck and hit another car,but it only put a scratch on the other car. There was an witness that heard and saw everything. And now my insurance company will not renew my policy as of July 18 2003. I did take my Ranger to the Ford garage the same day to have it tested. And on November 10 2002,my Ranger did the same thing again, but thank god there wasn't no other vehicle close by and I did get my Ranger stopped. So now who do I need to turn to for help. . . . Rlp ps. This accident was reported to the k-mart police.

I recently purchased a 2002 Ford Ranger. On March 11, the vehicle would not stop as I was turning around near the new philadelphia post office around my lunchtime. I had my foot to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. I ended up hitting the concrete ramp at the tuscarawas county educational building. The tires continued to spin even though my foot was to the floor and I was hitting the concrete barrier! this is the second time I had experienced this however the first time I did not hit anything I just jumped the curb at my apartment. I thought the first time was my error because I hadn't been used to driving a truck. Also, after the first time I washed my truck I noticed paint chipping off of the flare. . . Only the clear coat is chipping. . . I have taken the truck to Ford (humphries) and the service department made some adjustments but were unable to repair the dented bumper because Ford advised them there were no recalls. Ford has also sent me a letter stating it is an insurance matter. My goal is this: I do not feel I should have to pay anything to get the problems fixed. I want the dented bumper repaired and the chips in the flare repaired. I do not have $500 to wait to be reimbursed on either. What can be done to help me? nlm.

2002 Ford Ranger speed control recall. Consumer states that the problem could not be repaired due to the lack of parts. He states that the parts are still not available. He would like to know when the parts will be in.

2002 Ford Ranger recall for speed control system. The consumer stated there was no authorized dealer in his town. The consumer wanted to know if a particular agent in another town was authorized to make the repair. The consumer stated the repairs still have not been made.