1993 Ford Ranger acceleration problems

23 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 5
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
4
Linkages
1
Cruise control
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Ranger acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported December 5, 1995 · 26,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: During extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, ice can form in the throttle body of the engine causing the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated.
Risk: The vehicle stopping distances can be increased possibly resulting in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air intake duct and valve assembly with revised units.

Recall number 95V231001 · Recall details

What 1993 Ford Ranger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floor had to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck. This was supposed to have been repaired in january by ford in ventura and now it is happening again this has happened to so many rangers and one of us owners of will wind up killed. Fix this please

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Acceleration · 56,790 miles · TN

The governor for the 90 MPH governor was recalled by the consumer agency responsible for recalls. The problem was that it was a potential fire hazard. I called upon ford several times over a period of years, as well as went by the ford shop and was told that it was not pertaining to my 1993 ford ranger. Not until after the truck broke and would not shift did ford pretend to fix the problem as a recall, but, also charged 1000 dollars. The truck did not fill like it was fixed properly I approached the landers ford collierville of collierville tennessee and he stated it was fixed. They then tried to sell me another truck. Any way the truck did not go another 500 miles before breaking and getting rear accident by a hit and run driver. Ford took my 1000 dollars and did not fix my truck and are still ignorant to the day about my truck and recall. I am a commercial truck driver and in the period of 11 years have not put but 57000 miles and do not need a new truck from ford then or now or ever with such business tactics.

Filed May 4, 2001 · Acceleration · IA

Gas pedal broke free from fire wall on interstate, lost throttle control.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Acceleration · IA

Accellerator pedal bracket broke loose from firewall on interstate, loss of throttle control, dealer had no prior reports

Filed Sep 7, 2000 · Acceleration, Lights · SC

Brake light switch broke for the second time and needs replacement. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. *ak cruise control does not turn off when brake engaged.

Filed May 31, 2000 · Acceleration · GA

Almost immediately after applying the brakes to disingage the cruise control, the vehicle begins to accelerate on its own back to the speed that was set on the cruise control.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash

On two previous occasions the accelerator stuck - mid 1998 - one on a freeway on ramp and the other while acceleration while traveling 65 MPH on the freeway. I put the vehicle into neutral and turned off the engine when stopped - it was fine upon being restarted. I took it into a shop but they were unable to find anything apparently wrong. On july 19,1999, while traveling 65 MPH on the freeway, I briefly accelerated. The accelerator again stuck. I tapped on the brake to check if that would help. (I was not using cruise control and seldom use it.) the vehicle continued to accelerate. I then put the gear into neutral - it was an automatic. The wheels then froze/locked which caused the truck to skid and then rollover 1 1/2 times. I did not apply the brakes however there were skid marks on the roadway. The truck has been well maintained and other than this problem free.

Filed Apr 24, 1999 · Acceleration · TX

Vehicle went to full throttle when shifted into drive gear. The cruise control was not turned on at the time of the failure. Ford factory service and the dealer have been contacted. Dealer has no information on this failure, but will try to find out. Dealer has temporarily disconnected cruise control cable from throttle for safety purposes until the problem can be resolved. Ford has not responded to my complaint other than tell me to take it to the dealer. I expect this to be resolved asap by ford through their dealer or contact me directly with resolution to this serious life threatening defect.

Filed Apr 19, 1999 · Acceleration · MN

Consumer cannot disengage cruise control even after he applies brakes. The auto resumes back up to 75 MPH and over.

Filed Apr 14, 1999 · Acceleration · TX

When started up and put in gear vehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle. Dealer was contacted.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Ranger acceleration

Does the 1993 Ford Ranger have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the acceleration of the 1993 Ford Ranger, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Ranger acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Ranger acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V231001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Ranger have the most acceleration problems?

The Ford Ranger model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1998 (71 complaints), 2001 (57 complaints) and 2000 (55 complaints).