| Issue ID | 160018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 707460 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 10/06/99 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The accelerator pedal detached from its mounting location on the firewall. After inspecting the assembly it appeares as if the weld that secures the mounting bracket to the firewall failed. There were no reinforcing elements in place to prevent the entire assembly from detaching. The car immediately lost power; at the time i was surrounded by traffic going about 50-60mph. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENDALE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10AXKUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/89 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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