Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I was driving my ford ranger, (2001 xlt automatic transmission) in an attempt to warm up the truck as the transmission had been acting up as it was not shifting as well as it should into higher gears. The truck was having trouble going past 10-15 MPH before shifting gears and was going much slower than normal. As I drove around the parking lot where I work to warm up the truck, it was not going as fast as normal and it warmed up in about 20 minutes. I checked the transmission fluid and it was at a normal level. I turned off the truck and checked the oil which was in the normal range. I proceeded to go to qt and get some gas and on my way back to work, I went to stop at a red light and was almost stopped when the engine started revving up and took off at a very high rate of speed while my foot was pushing the brake pedal down as hard as I could. I then could not slow it down at the next light enough to make the right turn safely. I had to make a u turn with both feet on the brakes and after putting the truck in neutral and pushing the emergency brake, I had to put the truck into neutral and cut off the engine to turn into the parking lot where I work. I thought maybe I had hit the accelerator by accident and had a co-worker watch as I cranked up the truck in neutral. The tires were spinning like crazy and the rpms were way up. I had to turn the car off quickly as with the parking brake on and both feet on the brakes, it felt like the truck was going to take off at any time. My truck is parked with the check engine light on and I am scared to get near the [xxx] thing. I have a call into my mechanic now.
2001 Ford Ranger acceleration complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While approaching a stop sign, the engine would idle violently and act as if it would continue to accelerate. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force in order to prevent the vehicle from moving forward. The dealer could not determine the reason behind the failure. Several repairs, unknown to the contact were made to the vehicle; however, to date, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 02/23/10. *lj the consumer also stated the engine would stall. Updated 08/12/10
2001 ford ranger speed control did not work. Because my truck was not on the recall list, the servo was replaced for $316.90. Speed control light on dash never worked, blinking theft light blinks constantly, and a wiring odor is noticeable. After replacement of servo, the speed control still does not work. The truck has approx. 34000+ miles on it when it went into the garage for this work. My question is why, with so many apparent electrical problems, this truck was not put on the recall list?
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the passenger compartment of the vehicle became engulfed with smoke. The contact passed out and the vehicle ran off the road and into a house. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bag deployment caused cuts and bruises on his body. He was the only occupant in the vehicle and was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. A police report was filed. There was a recall notice in 2007 for the cruise control, in which the dealer performed the repairs. The ford manufacturer has not yet been notified. The VIN and the federal safety agency campaign id number were unknown. The failure mileage was 91,000.
When putting on brakes, while driving the gas pedal exhilarated. Truck crashed into telephone . I had the ford ranger 2001 towed to body shop, manager says it is a total loss to my insurance company.
I have a fleet of ford ranger vehicles and 6 were recalled 05s28. I received the recall letter august 2007. I was able to repair/fix 4 of my vehicles and have not been able to fix the other two. Local dealership states they are waiting for parts everytime I call.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. He disconnected the cruise control on his own and called the dealer. The dealer stated that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. Since that time, eight months have passed and the parts remain unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 18,000.
I received a recall notice in august 2007 for a problem with the speed control deactivation switch on my 2001 ford ranger pick-up truck. The dealer does still not have the parts to fix the problem. This is not a reasonable time to have to wait for these parts.
In august 2007 ford motor company issued a recall for the 2001 ranger on the speed control deactivation switch. I have been in monthly contact with ford dealers in my area and they all claim they do not have the part to fix the vehicle. This is unacceptable in my mind.
Ford recall #05s28 (cruise control fire). I received this recall last august. I've been on a ongoing wait list for the parts. The recall is serious as explained in their letter that my ranger can have a underhood fire at anytime and they advise not to park in or under any structures. Why am I waiting so long for parts when I could go up inflames (their description as the letter reads. Thank you; rtnye
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a ford recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer informed him that the parts would be available in december of 2007. The contact called the dealer in march of 2008 and they stated that the ford parts would be unavailable until june of 2008. He filed a complain with the manufacturer. The cruise control has not been disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 58,000. Updated 4/2/08 *cn the consumer stated the cruise control was disconnected on march 13, 2008. Updated 04/02/08
Fax on behalf of constituent regarding the recall of his 2001 ford ranger, he was notified of recall in 2004, was told the parts would be available in 2007, vehicle still have not been repaired.
2001 ford ranger with speed control recall. Consumer states that he was informed that no replacement harness was available. When the harness was available after the repair the ABS and airbag warning lights illuminated. *kb the consumer stated the brakes have started to grab on initial brake application. Which caused the vehicle to jolt to a stop. The consumer was informed the harness disconnection had nothing to do with the warning lights illuminating. The dealer stated the air bag problem was due to a seat belt problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), but the part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a safety recall notice in august of 2007, for the vehicle speed control. Since that time, she has been informed every month that the parts for the repair would be available the following month. In january of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the parts would become available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 89,684. Updated 3/4/08
I received a letter dated august 2007 from: frank m ligon ford motor company. Po box 1904 dearborn, michigan 48121 re: 2001 ford ranger the letter said that ford motor company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vechicle safey exists in certain 1992-2004 vechicles equipped with speed control. I visted my dealer on october 8th 2007. The service advisor was steve doyle and the dealer's addresd is below: day ford 3696 william penn highway monroeville, pa 15146 phone: (412) 856-0600 or (412) 242-9900 fax: (412) 856 8728 the invoice number was 195792 and description on the invoice was: a perform recall 05s28 - cruise modification cause: recall wip recall 05s28 - disconnect cruise 8207 w94 0.00 disconnect cruise de-activation switch as per recall. The dealer did not have the part to fix the cruise control but disconnected the cruise control to prevent engine fire. The part was suppose to be received late november. I called late november and was told the part would be received late december. I called late december and told the part would be received mid-january. I called january 23rd 2008 and told the part would not be available till april 2008. I would like to log a compliant. The original letter for the recall was august 2007 and I visited the dealer on october 8th 2007 and the part is still not availalbe to fix the vechile (that is six months). Any help addressing this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Ford 2001 ranger was notified august 2007 of a safety defect with the speed control wiring. I went to my dealer, and was told the new wiring harness was not available, but the existing wiring was unplugged, which would disable the cruise control, & the new harness would be available in november. Immediately, after the dealer unplugged the speed control deactivation switch (scds), there was a fault light for the brake anti-lock system. I went back to the service department and ask why, & was told there was no connection to the speed control sensor. They said they 'fixed' the problem, and I drove home. In less than two miles the anti-lock brake light came back on. The next morning, the light came on twice while driving to and from work. Again the dealer said it was not related to the speed control problem. However, I have visited several web sites where many other people are also having the identical problem, which only started when the scds was disconnected, while waiting for their new wiring harness. When this warning light is on, the anti-lock brake system does not work. When I reconnected the scds, the warning light does not turn on and the anti-lock system works normally. I have called the dealer about this problem, and to ask when I can get the new wiring harness installed. I am being told the two problems are not related, and that there are not enough new harness kits available. I choose to have better brakes every day, so I have reconnected the scds until I can get the new wiring harness installed. How many other people are doing the same thing? How long is reasonable for ford to delay getting the new harness installed?
My 2001 ford ranger is affected by the speed control deactivation switch recall. I was initially informed about the recall by mail in august 2007. I contacted my local dealer for repair and was told there were insufficient parts to correct the defect. Though assets would be available in december. In late december I was told by the same dealership that parts were still not available.
2001 ford ranger consumer states that the dealer told him that the harness was not available at the time. Then he was informed that they might have the harness by mid january. *kb vehicle speed control recall 07v336000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in june of 2007. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and they would add his name to the waiting list. As of december 20, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 16,000. Updated 01/17/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact felt that this was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice in august of 2007 for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07c336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and they would call when the part arrived. As of november 27, 2007, the dealer had not called the contact. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 90,000. Updated 01-11-08. *kb updated 12/31/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle will be unsafe to drive if the speed control switch is deactivated because it will also deactivate the ABS, which could then cause a crash. The manufacturer stated that the part will be unavailable until march of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 116,000. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/31/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact stated that the part for recall number 05s28 is unavailable and is taking too long to arrive. He did not have the vehicle speed control disconnected on his vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 90,000.
Lack of action by local ford dealerships on recall.
In august I received a recall on my 2001 ford ranger. After 8 attempts to set up an appointment to have the fused wiring harness installed, which they never had in stock, I was told that they would disable my cruise control. I believe this in not a repair and is trading one problem, a possible fire. For another. I believe that a cruise control is a device to control speeding and a safety device.
Recieved safety recall notice warning us about a malfuntion in the speed control deactivation switch. Have been going to dealer for past three months only to be put off repeatably.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. He received a safety recall notice#07v336000 for the vehicle speed control. The dealer stated on 10/15/2007 that the parts would not be available until december 2007 or january 2008. The contact stated that this time frame is unreasonable. The dealer was willing to disconnect the switch. The purchase date and the dealer information were not available. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 12/12/07 *bf updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a burning smell followed by flames coming from the steering column and engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed. As of september 28, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000). She felt that the vehicle speed control caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
2001 ford ranger with a recall on the cruise control. Customer states that he made an appointment to get the vehicle looked at. Customer said the mechanic unplugged the speed control wiring harness and then said they could fix it in december when they got the part. *kb updated 10/03/07.
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