1995 Ford Ranger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 321 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,386miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Ford Ranger, 6% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,386 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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.
“I was driving my 1995 Ford Ranger in a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. It proceeded to jump a curb and hit a tree and I was not able to control the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10022992, filed 2003-06, 87,773 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Ranger. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle caught fire between the bed and the cab. By the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was already destroyed. A police report was filed. Only the frame, motor, and transmission remained. The origin of the fire was unknown; however, the contact believes it may have been the cruise control. She consulted the manufacturer and was informed that her VIN was not included in any fire-related recalls. The current and failure mileages were approximately 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10232128, filed 2008-06, 145,000 miles“1995 Ford Ranger. Consumer states lost of control of vehicle due to a fire in the brake system the consumer stated after the vehicle was declared a loss, he received a recall notice in the mail regarding the speed control system.”
NHTSA complaint #10377873, filed 2011-01“Consumer was pulling into a parking space & suddenly vehicle accelerated. Consumer was unable to stop vehicle. Brakes were pressed completely to the foorboard. Vehicle was stopped by a 2,000 concrete barrier. Insurance company was taking over. Consumer has been instructed to contact manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #866501, filed 2000-08“Driving up hill 30 MPH, took foot off accelerator which stuck, hit accelerator to unstick, engine revved, vehicle slid sideways & hit snow bank w/rear facing other direction. Vehicle stalled out. Had to dig out. Took to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #808071, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford Ranger 1995–1997, 2001–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
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 1995 Ford Ranger
63 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsInterior lighting
29 complaintsTires
28 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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