2010 Ford Ranger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759418, filed 2015-08, 66,609 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10334231, filed 2010-06, 3,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10345900, filed 2010-07, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. While driving approximately 20 MPH the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own. The cruise control was engaged prior to the acceleration but at the time of acceleration there was no warning light illuminated on the instrument panel indicating that the cruise control was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated there was nothing to be concerned about nor did the vehicle need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406960, filed 2011-06, 78 milesVehicle 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 2010 Ford Ranger
128 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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