NHTSA Complaint #10240183 — 2001 FORD RANGER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10240183
Vehicle	2001 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 29, 2008
Date Filed	August 29, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	00

Consumer Description

THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST A HALF A DOZEN TIMES, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND IN GEAR WITH THE VEHICLE AT OR NEAR STOPPED, THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES DRAMATICALLY, IF THE DRIVER IS NOT ON THE BALL, THE TRUCK WILL SURGE FORWARD, SO FAR I HAVE BEEN LUCKY AND THERE HAS BEEN NOTING IN FRONT OF ME OR I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. TODAY THE REAR TIRES STARTED SQUEALING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

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