Cruise control failed to disengage on toll road-nearly crashed into toll both which was filled with other cars. Was forced to panic brake. System release at about 30 MPH. -problem repeated again on 06,21,01 at lower speed. I was forced to go through a stpo light. Could not stop. I have reported this defect to ford and told that no recalls exist. This is a serious problem. My life was put at risk, on two occasions.
1994 Ford Ranger: adaptive cruise control problems
8 of the 437 complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
What owners say
A fuse blew out, causing ABS light to illuminate/ tail lights to be inoperable, and cruise control to function erratically. Manufacturer has been notified.
Brake switch failed, causing brake lights not to come on. Switch is some how connected to cruise control. When brakes are applied to disengage cruise control, it will engage when brakes are let go. Dealer has been contacted.
When fuse 10 is burned out - applying brake would not disengage cruise control
Consumer engaged criuse conrtrol and vehicle accelerated at high. Consumer couldn't get cruise control to disengage. Had to turn vehicle off, and pull to the side of the road.
Brake lights and cruise control does not work. Cause unknown went to dealer and was told the problem could be electrical component beneath brake pedal. The concern is safety.
The malfunctioning of the cruise control has caused the brake lights to be inoperative. Dealer says the lights are connected to the cruise control.
Brake lights: brake lights and cruise control does not work.cause unknown: has not taken vehicle in for repair because last time was told it was just a blown bulb.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Ranger adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 1994 Ford Ranger?
8 of 437 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger (2%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Ranger?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Ranger
Brake failure 28Tire blowout 21ABS 16Fuel leak 14Stalling 13Fire or smoke 9Pulling 9Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Ball joint 5
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