4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,870 miles

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problem #3

Jul 242015

Ranger

  • 66,609 miles
Accelerating up hill throttle locked into full open (full throttle) after reaching level grade. Brakes barely able to restrain truck. Got stopped and into neutral at side of road. Throttle stuck open at 3500 to 4000 RPM. Throttle cable able to be returned to idle manually from engine compartment. Able to repeat lock up by "goosing" accelerator (this after second occurrence). This is used commercial vehicle. There is no carpeting. No codes or other explanation recorded by vehicle computer. First occurrence, mechanic ascribed to loss of air intake due to mouse nest in airbox, with vehicle computer causing acceleration. Likely wrong, likely same as second occurrence. Second occurrence, mechanic ascribed to throttle body carbon deposits resulting in binding of the throttle linkage (no mouse nest present). Cleaned throttle body. Have about 20 miles on truck since cleaning. Assuming carbon build-up explanation proves correct, this is a serious condition to have happen due to normal wear at relatively low miles.

- Anamosa, IA, USA

problem #2

Jun 162010

Ranger

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. While the contact was driving approximately between 30-40 mph, the brakes were engaged with an unintended acceleration. There were several attempts before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The failure occurred sporadic. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

problem #1

Nov 242009

Ranger

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. While driving in reverse at 2 mph, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck. In order to stop the acceleration, the contact had to apply pressure to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be repaired.. the failure mileage was approximately 3,000. The current mileage was approximately 7,000.

- Winnetak, CA, USA