Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2003 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2003 Ranger.
On numerous occasions, while stopped in traffic, the vehicle has accelerated out of control, almost causing an accident. This has happened with at least 4 different drivers. Have had the truck looked at by 2 different dealerships.
While applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
While proceeding to leave the driveway the owner pressed the brake pedal and without warning the vehicle surged forward before stopping. It was later determined that this occurred because the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close together.