Issue ID | 863871 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10406960 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 01/03/10 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*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. Updated 08/01/11*lj the consumer stated when the cruise control was on, no sensors came on. But, the vehicle was in cruise mode. The consumer stated the sensor illuminated, only when he hit the set mode, not cruise mode. Once he tapped the brake, the sensor went off. Updated 08/04/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EAST LANSING, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FTLR4FE5APXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/03/10 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | ROY O'BRIEN FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 586-776-7600 |
Dealer's city | ST. CLAIRE SHORES |
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