2004 Ford Ranger vehicle speed control problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2004 Ford Ranger — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving and suddenly, my vehicle started to lose power. Was very scary because it was at night. Engine light came on and power was lost. Pulled off freeway into gas station. Checked fluids, etc.. Upon trying to leave, vehicle was sputtering with no compression. I did not think I was going to…”
filed Jul 10, 2017
“On 4 november 2014 I was referencing the current air bag issue with ford vehicles. While reviewing current recall on 04 rangers I noticed nhtsa recall #11v3520000> the description of the vehicles malfunctions accurately describes a same issue I am currently having with my ranger.ie, when shifting…”
filed Nov 10, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 Ranger | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Ranger | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 Ranger | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 Ranger | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 Ranger | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 Ranger | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Ranger | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Ranger | 40 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.