On 20 january 2015, approx 11:30pm while the vehicle was parked in the garage since the previous evening, the vehicle alarm went on it's own. I went and turned it of f and while trying to figure out why, I smelled something burning immediately there was smoke coming from under the hood. I went into action and got the hood open, I saw flames coming from the switch at the end of the master cylinder. I've noticed the switch before, I did not know what it did, I just thought it was part of the braking system. I managed to put out the fire at that point. The switch was completely burned out, the brake fluid reservoir was badly charred but did not burn through (that would have been disastrous). The following day I was searching for a replacement switch (f3ta-9f924-ca) and found out it was called: speed control deactivation switch and has to do with the cruise control system. Please note that my vehicle does not have cruise control. I further found out that the switch in question had been the cause or reported to be the cause of numerous vehicle fires while parked and no key in the ignition. I contacted a local ford dealer and was told there were no campaign messages in the oasis reporting (whatever that is). All I know is that the switch caught fired while the vehicle was parked and the web indicates that the switch appears to be the cause of numerous vehicle fires. I was lucky in that I decided to find out why the vehicle alarm went on, had I just turned it off, and gone somewhere else, it would have been disastrous. Please look into the switch situation, it appears to be a dangerous situation. Your assistance appreciated.
1999 Ford Ranger acceleration problems
54 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 54
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cruise control6
- Accelerator pedal3
- Linkages2
- Cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Ranger acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
- Risk
- If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Recall number 99V062001 · Recall details
What 1999 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed with the cruise control activated, the buttons on the steering wheel become abnormally hot. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired or inspected. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 150,784. Updated 06/10/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer refused any assistance because the vehicle was over 150,000 miles. Updated 06/16/2014
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact was informed by someone that the vehicle was on fire while it was parked at his residence. The contact stated that the flames were coming from underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The fire department was not notified. The contact called the manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency recall 07v336000, vehicle speed control was related to the failure. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 146000.
Under full brakes the pickup continues to move forward especially on slippery surfaces. The motor does not accelerate but neither does it slow down while stepping on the brake and the accelerator pedal is not depressed. This has resulted in quite a few close calls and one minor accident.
Speed control switch's on steering wheel deteriorated,causing speed control to come on end off when not wanted.
Unable to get recall service performed from local ford dealer. Recall # 05s28.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact had his speed control deactivated in september of 2007. He would like to know why ford is taking so long to repair the vehicle. Ford stated that they are currently installing the part, but for trucks, vans, and SUV's, they would not start until june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 78,000 and the failure mileage was unknown .updated 05/06/08 *bf updated 05/06/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in august of 2007. He has been attempting to get the recall remedied since that time, but the part for the repair is still not available. The contact stated that there should be enough parts to accommodate everyone. There had been no failure to date. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 115,000. Updated 04-08-08 *bf updated 04/08/08
1999 ford ranger with speed control recall. Consumer states that the vehicle has not yet been repaired. He states that he is still waiting for the part to come in. He states that he has been trying to get this repaired since august 2007.
I have been trying to get my 1999 ford ranger truck repaired as it currently under recall for a defective cruise control deactivation switch. The dealer disconnected the cruise control in november 2007, and I have not had an operable cruise control option since then. They were unable to repair the problem as they state ford motor corp has not had the part available to fix the recall issue. I called the dealer again yesterday and they still do not have the part to fix the problem.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Ranger acceleration
Does the 1999 Ford Ranger have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the acceleration of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Ranger acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Ranger acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 07V336000, 99V062001. 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).
Other 1999 Ford Ranger problems
Tires 178Body 89Brakes 88Airbags 79Visibility 74Suspension 67Transmission 67Engine 50Electrical 39Lights 26Fuel system 18Steering 16Wheels 14Seat belts 12Locks 6Seats 6
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