The 1993 Ford Ranger has 24 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Speed Control complaints
9%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
“CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED IN FIFTH GEAR AT 35MPH, DOWN SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, DEPRESSED CLUTCH TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH, FUEL SHUT OFF DID NOT RELEASE IMPACT 12:00”
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger speed control — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the speed control: 95V231001.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.