Speed Control Linkage Problems of Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the rpms increased to 4,000, caused the tires to smoke, and the engine to suddenly accelerate. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral gear, released the brake pedal and the vehicle functioned normally. The contact removed the cruise control linkage; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000. The current mileage was 63,000.

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I experienced sudden, uncontrollable acceleration while driving at approximately 15 mph on a suburban street. The accelerator pedal went to the floor and was seemingly disconnected from its linkage. I was able to stop the vehicle by turning off the ignition, thankfully before encountering another vehicle, pedestrian or obstacle. My vehicle is a very well maintained 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with about 68,000 miles. The vehicle was towed to a local garage who repaired it promptly. I reported the incident to my local Ford dealer who basically shrugged his shoulders, seemingly uncaring that there may be a potentially serious safety issue. He gave me a toll-free phone number to call Ford motor company, but after several attempts to reach that line, and being put on hold through an automated system for up to 40 minutes at a time, I have become frustrated enough to report this to NHTSA.

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While going up a steep pass vehicle started to acccelerate without warning. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said that computer showed that engine revved, but didn't know why. Consumer had the same problem next day. Then, dealer found that throttle cable was stuck.

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The throttle box linkage sticks and makes the accelerator difficult to depress. . . Especially when starting out. The throttle box has been replaced three times and is starting to stick again.

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Consumer received a recall notice concerning cruise control cable. Upon receiving the notice, he contacted dealer and was informed that the parts were not available. Recall 99v062. 001.

Ongoing / intermittent problem with sudden / unexpected acceleration; whenever gas pedal is applied in a speedy way, it causes the engine to open up and take off. This occurred on four occasions, and each time dealer informed consumer that nothing could be founed.

While driving vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated to 100mph, resulting in a collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Consumer received recall letter 99v062001, speed control cable. Contacted dealer, dealer indicated no no parts available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.

While driving on the highway the throttle housing broke which caused immediate deceleration.

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