Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger owners have reported 376 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (196 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (84 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Ford Ranger

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I am the original owner of this vehicle and the engine and controls have not been modified in any way. Yesterday while driving at approximately 30 mph on a surface street with dry road conditions in the “2h” setting on the drive modes selection dial my truck spontaneously shifted into   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

On Wednesday oct. 14, 2020 on a trip from gainesville, GA to pensacola, FL I experienced a problem with this vehicle that I would classify as potentially catastrophic. While driving on the interstate (I-85), I used the cruise control several times at speeds between 60 -70 mph.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal were too close together. While driving at various speeds, the contact’s foot slid off the brake pedal onto the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Working on friends pu. 2. 3l complaint sticky throttle. Turning throttle by hand at juncture of throttle cable shows obvious sticking. Disconnect cable, still sticks. Careful observing revealed interference point between throttle attachment and unrelated lifting metal immediately underneath.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward unintendedly without warning. The contact was forced to turn off the vehicle to prevent the unintended acceleration from continuing.   Read details...




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