really awful

Crashes / Fires:: 0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 0 miles

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problem #5

Mar 052000

Ranger

miles

While driving on a narrow two-lane road, I proceeded to pass another vehicle. I accelerated and kicked the truck into passing gear. The throttle went to the wide open position and would not release. I used the brakes to fight the out of control engine and vehicle. I proceeded down the curvy for 3 to four miles until I got to a pullout place where I applied the brakes so hard that it killed the engine. The brakes were down to no pads, were very hot, and cooked out grease that caught on fire. I restarted the engine at which time the throttle was no longer stuck in the wide open position.

- Augusta, GA, USA

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problem #4

Jul 211999

Ranger

Automatic transmission
miles

Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected to the exhaust pipe, burning through cable. The 1998 model was equipped with an added heat shield to prevent burning. Brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

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problem #3

May 141998

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