Three problems related to speed control cable 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.
Vehicle with cruise control problem (not engaging) suddenly accelerated while driver was accelerating from stoplight. Reached approx. 45 mph under forced acceleration before was able to pull onto side road, stand on brake, shift to neutral, turn off engine. Restart engine still had engine racing. Second restart ditto. Tapped accelerator, engine returned to normal rpm. Whew! was in process of purchasing vehicle, dealership (not Ford) replaced cruise control cable, cruise now working, no repeat of problem.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the cable for the accelerator pedal suddenly fractured. The vehicle stopped by taking the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by the driver. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 02/09/lj updated 03/03/11.
The throttle cable didn't say in place. As a result the throttle became stuck and the pedal went to the floor.