2003 Ford Ranger cruise control problems
40 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2003 Ford Ranger, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 19 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 19 injuries.
What owners wrote
Engine stumbled an acceleration and surged, causing vehicle to hit another passenger car. Accelerator stuck on several occasions, nearly causing previous accidents. I took the truck to the dealership and stated the problems, even though they were unable to find the problem. They agreed that a problem could exist somewhere in the electronics. I am now serving 5yrs and 10months in prison for this accident. There was no evidence to support my plea, if it was a accident or deliberate act by the driver.
As I slowly pulled my 2003 ford ranger into a parking space at work this morning with my foot on the brake the truck suddenly accelerated. I applied the brake harder and the truck stopped. I verified that I did not have my foot on both the brake and accelerator, only on the brake.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Ranger
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints