1994 Ford Ranger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,689miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 5% of the 438 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,689 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle speed control remains in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released. Originally, was a cold weather problem, but now is occurring in warmer weather. A november 30, 1995 recall exists on the vehicle speed control, but gambino Ford in lockport, n.y. Denies it.”
NHTSA complaint #10032782, filed 2003-08, 146,000 miles“Recall 95v231001 concerning throttle linkages and control. Vehicle experienced intermittent throttle sticking while driving in inclement weather conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10106902, filed 2005-01, 201,000 miles“The vehicle lost power while driving 50 MPH. The accelerator assembly attachment to the cable broke. The dealer appointment was made. While merging onto the freeway, the consumer heard a pop coming from the gas pedal and lost power. The gas pedal was loose and the consumer had to apply excessive force to get any power. When the consumer pulled in to park, the gas pedal fell completely off. The pedal was spot welded to the firewall. The spot weld had fatigue cracks.”
NHTSA complaint #10095234, filed 2004-11, 146,689 miles“Cruise control failed to disengage on toll road-nearly crashed into toll both which was filled with other cars. Was forced to panic brake. System release at about 30 MPH. -problem repeated again on 06,21,01 at lower speed. I was forced to go through a stpo light. Could not stop. I have reported this defect to Ford and told that no recalls exist. This is a serious problem. My life was put at risk, on two occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #747209, filed 2001-06“After starting vehicle accelerator was wide open, and then there was sudden acceleration at high speed, vehicle ran into a parked vehicle, causing major damage to vehicle, and major injuries to driver.”
NHTSA complaint #8011006, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 95V231001Dec 5, 1995During extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, ice can form in the throttle body of the engine causing the throttle plate to remain in the highway…Covers: Ford Ranger 1993–1994
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 | 40 | 16% |
| 2002 | 51 | 15% |
| 2001 | 57 | 11% |
| 2000 | 55 | 8% |
| 1999 | 54 | 7% |
| 1998 | 71 | 12% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 34 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 10% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 13 | 12% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Ranger
116 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsTires
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology