1999 Ford Ranger: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MO

This is my mothers pickup but she asked me to report it and try to find an answer. She has had the pickup for years (she bought it in 2003)...she bought it from a neighbor. After a few years she started having a problem that no one (not even the dealership) has been able to fix. This has happened many, many times. Sometimes when she goes to stop, the truck will suddenly rev up and try to take off. Several times this has almost caused accidents (it has jumped out into traffic, almost rear ended other cars, etc). I've contacted the ford company and they have told me to go to the dealership. We done that with nothing resolved. Several parts have been replaced and they have updated the computer, but it still does it. This is my mom's only vehicle and she is scared to drive it, but can't sell it with this kind of problem. We have had the sensor replaced, throttle cable replaced, cruise control cable checked, checked for a vacuum leak. Thank you

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 154,310 miles · PR · fire

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.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Acceleration · 144,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · FL · crash · fire

On july 13, 2009 I wrote a letter to the claims dept regarding an investigation on an airbag fire due to an accident on a 1999 ford ranger. I received a response form a steve bardell on aug. 20, 2009 that there were no open recalls for a speed control activation switch which were of no concern to the damage that occurred on our vehicle. I responded oct. 5, to please investigate this matter further for the safety of other customers and the fact that the driver's airbag did in fact catch on fire with the driver behind the wheel and to find out what caused this. I saw a recall on this morning's news but when I check the recall for the cruise control switch as stated, to find out what I needed to do to respond to this I noticed that this particular year of vehicle was not listed and definitely should be. Please! Help on this matter. I am attaching pictures and the original letter for further investigation on my vehicle.. Thank you in advance for looking into this matter.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Acceleration · NY

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.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). While driving 60 MPH, the cruise control overheated. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 81,214 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · CA

Ford has an active recall, begun about 3 months ago, but doesn't have the parts available to fix this problem. At the very least this is extremely poor customer service, at the worst it is fraud - depriving me of the vehicle I originally paid for! This is the recall for cruise control, a feature I use frequently and specifically bought with this model. Ford knew they had a problem and they would need the parts to fix it - why don't they have it, or have responsibility for compensating for failing to have it?

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle shut off without warning. Approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred. As of september 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and they would disconnect the vehicle speed control. The contact was dissatisfied with the remedy. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2007 · Acceleration · 84,500 miles · WI

1999 ford ranger sport truck 4 cyl 5 speed stick power steering , brakes, air conditioning , cruise control. Once in a while it will accelerate by itself. With foot off of the pedal it will keep accelerating . Then it will gradually come back down in speed. I can never tell how long it will last. Usually it is a matter of 10-15 seconds it can happen whether the vehicle is hot or cold. It seems to accelerate up to about highway rpms 2500-3000 . It can be a little nerve wrecking.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · 28,000 miles · PA

Consumer stated when the engine was hot it was difficult to disengage the clutch . Vehicle accelerated to 4000 rpms. When the clutch was engaged engine continued to operate excessively. When driving vehicle did not slow down. Manufacturer's recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The initial problem started some time ago when the cruise control was engaged. The problem ceased for a while. However, consumer was afraid to drive. And had it repaired.

Filed Jun 22, 2003 · Engine · 69,138 miles · MN

While traveling on cruise control at 70 miles per hour, the vehicle decelerated. The dash board lights lit up and truck would not restart. Temperature gauge indicated not overheating, water was in radiator, oil was at the full mark on the oil dip stick. No fluids leaked from the engine. My vehicle is at the ford dealership in owatanna, mn. I have been told by a ford dealership technician that he believes it to be pieces of the gasket around the oil pump that blocked the flow of oil to the engine seizing the valves in the engine. Apparently it happens frequently to his knowledge. Also , I know of another ford ranger that experienced unexplained engine failure this past week. I have maintained oil changes within the manufacturer's recommendation during the time I have owned the ranger. The vehicle has only 69136 miles on the odometer. At this juncture the extended warranty service and the dealership have not resolved method of replacing the engine.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Acceleration · CO

While driving at 40 MPH vehicle will start to hold that speed. The only way to get it to come down is to shut off motor. Consumer does not have cruise control. Consumer feels this is unsafe because when shutting motor off there is a loss of power steering and power brakes.