After pressing the accelerator pedal to gain speed, the consumer noticed that when the accelerator pedal was released the vehicle stayed at the same speed or accelerated at a higher speed without any force. The dealership serviced the vehicle and determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. *ak *sc
1996 Ford Ranger acceleration complaints
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Windshield wipers come on for no reason, won't come on sometimes, dome light and door beep stays on for several minutes, accelerator sticks often.
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.
Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher. Must shut off engine to avoid damage. With engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release. Partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable. Dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated. Not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.
While driving on a narrow two-lane road, I proceeded to pass another vehicle. I accelerated and kicked the truck into passing gear. The throttle went to the wide open position and would not release. I used the brakes to fight the out of control engine and vehicle. I proceeded down the curvy for 3 to four miles until I got to a pullout place where I applied the brakes so hard that it killed the engine. The brakes were down to no pads, were very hot, and cooked out grease that caught on fire. I restarted the engine at which time the throttle was no longer stuck in the wide open position.
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.
Accelerator sticks due to failure.
When accelerator was applied vehicle would not move. Consumer applied the accelerator hard and the accelerator cable stuck,causing vehicle to race up to 55 MPH. Consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop . The dealer has repaired the vehicle.
Vehicle does not idle as it should upon starting up due to a bad idle air vavle. Manufacturer has been contacted.
While driving at freeway speed, released the gas pedal to slow down, however the accelerator stuck and continued to accelerate to 80 MPH which resulted in an accident and near fatality.
While driving the bracket the holds the gas pedal in place broke away from the firewall, leaving no acceleration. When applying the brakes, the pedal would not go all the way down because the accelerator pedal was dangling behind the brake pedal. Driver was able to coast safely to a stop. The prolbem has not been corrected.
Idle control speed unit failed, speed varies widely.
While driving the vehicle had unwanted acceleration which caused the gas pedal to hit the floor, could result in an accident. Owner stated the problem occurred 3 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Vehicle idles fast.
Engine idles, rpms run at approximately 1100 at all times. Also, without hitting accelerator vehicle can accelerate up to 40 MPH. Has been at dealer for 3 months and they cannot fix it.
In wet and cold weather the ABS brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.
Engine idles to high.
Failure of the cruise control, while driving the cruise control was engaged and applied the brakes to disengage and would not release, off button would not function, to stop vehicle ignition was turned off.
Engine idles high.
Speed decreases when climbing hills, even w/accelerator pedal fully depressed.
Sudden acceleration problems.
Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, causing accident/injury.
Fast idle.
Whe releasing the accelerator the truck continues to accelerate. Please describe.
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