1998 Ford Ranger Vehicle Speed Control Problems
NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How vehicle speed control ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 576 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Ranger overview page.
What owners report
“THE THROTTLE BOX LINKAGE STICKS AND MAKES THE ACCELERATOR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS...ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING OUT. THE THROTTLE BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND IS…”NHTSA complaint 710382 — filed 08/23/1999
“CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE WITH DEALERSHIP DURING THE RECALL REPAIR (99V-062). MJS”NHTSA complaint 547376 — filed 07/16/1999
“CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V062001 CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL CABLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AN D NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 842238 — filed 07/13/1999
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Ford Ranger have vehicle speed control problems?
Vehicle Speed Control is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Ranger: 51 of 576 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Ranger have in total?
576 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 66 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and 7 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's vehicle speed control category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
