8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,460 miles

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problem #5

Jul 072005

Ranger 6-cyl

  • 9,300 miles
On numerous occasions, while stopped in traffic, the vehicle has accelerated out of control, almost causing an accident. This has happened with at least 4 different drivers. Have had the truck looked at by 2 different dealerships.

- Blue Ash, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 032005

Ranger

  • miles
The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on three separate occasions for brake failure and accelerator problems.

- Morganton, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 312004

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles
Consumer stated the pedals are so close together that sometimes when driving he hits both pedals at one time. The consumer stated that the brake needs to be moved 2 to 2 1/2 inches to the left.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #2

Feb 022004

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Hoyt Lakes, MN, USA

problem #1

Aug 122003

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While proceeding to leave the driveway the owner pressed the brake pedal and without warning the vehicle surged forward before stopping. It was later determined that this occurred because the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close together.

- Chicago, IL, USA