Unwanted Burn Out

[rydfree]

With big winter boots or work boots, I two-footed the accelerator as I came down further and further on the brake. Then the revs went up and I was creeping forward - naturally, I went harder on the brake, engine was racing. I was fighting it. Scared the crap out of me, my wife, and the poor folks in the crosswalk.

Hand brake, Park, turn off truck. I thought it was a dreaded tranny issue that first time - the second time, I realized it was my footwear.

Into the trash went the winter boots and I replaced the work boots with a better pair that didn’t have soles like Jimmy shoes.

Now, I’m much more deliberate with my foot placement when braking. Not a bad habit to get into. ?

Happens to this dude all the time....

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[KJRR]

I have had my size 16s on both the gas and brake too. Have learned to not be lazy with my foot movement.
You want to see some difficult pedal placement...
Try getting a size 16 shoe off the gas and onto the brake with this spacing. I can't wear boots driving it and usually go bare foot once the weather gets warm. The clutch has been moved over about 1" to allow better control. You can see the silver spacer next to the gas peddle.

And yes, white NBs. They are the most comfortable shoes I've found that fit.

 

[RetiredNotFired]

Traction control light yes. I don't see why the tow/haul would flash though.

I am thinking I hit the tow button on accident reaching for the traction control button.

 

[D Fresh]

I am thinking I hit the tow button on accident reaching for the traction control button.

That would make make sense.

Now get yourself a tune, disengage AdvanceTrak, engage your locker, stand on both pedals, and practice painting stripes down the street!

 

[RetiredNotFired]

I am thinking I hit the tow button on accident reaching for the traction control button.

That would make make sense.

Now get yourself a tune, disengage AdvanceTrak, engage your locker, stand on both pedals, and practice painting stripes down the street!

A fourth job for the wife to pay for the tire replacements?

 

[D Fresh]

A fourth job for the wife to pay for the tire replacements?

If you already got her working 3 I'm gonna need some pointers!

 

[ControlNode]

I have had my size 16s on both the gas and brake too. Have learned to not be lazy with my foot movement.
You want to see some difficult pedal placement...
Try getting a size 16 shoe off the gas and onto the brake with this spacing. I can't wear boots driving it and usually go bare foot once the weather gets warm. The clutch has been moved over about 1" to allow better control. You can see the silver spacer next to the gas peddle.

And yes, white NBs. They are the most comfortable shoes I've found that fit.

Nope, Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. They have a few styles I can buy in a wide size, they are the best driving shoes I have, very good pedal feel, but I've not bought actual racing shoes yet.

 

[RetiredNotFired]

If you already got her working 3 I'm gonna need some pointers!

She is retired so I am going easy on her. I just that kind of guy.

 

[Jason B]

From the owner's manual about traction control:


PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system reduces engine power in order to increase traction.

System Indicator Lights and Messages

The stability and traction control light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and flashes:

• When a driving condition activates either of the systems.
• If a problem occurs in either of the systems.

The stability and traction control off light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and stays on:

• When you switch the traction control system off.
• When you select an alternative stability control mode.

So the traction control light flashes is telling you the system is actively working to control traction:

 

[SFB]

22 Ranger Lariet, approximately 6500 miles.

I pulled up to a stoplight today while on flat pavement and it felt like more brake pressure was needed to stop. While waiting for the light to change, the rear tires stated spinning like I was getting ready to do a burnout, complete with smoke from the tires. With the brake pressed to the floor, it barely held the truck. The trailer symbol and traction control off light came on. When the light turned green, I let off the brake and did a burn out. Once through the intersection, I pulled off the road, shut it off, restarted it and it was fine.

The dealer said they never heard of it before, but it could be a loose or wet wire. Earlest appointment was June 20th.

Anybody have similar problems?

Thanks in advance.

I wear 11 1/2, it’s very easy to two foot! Have done it a couple of times myself..

 

[Seminole2001]

Thought it was just me. Pedals are close together.

 

[Glocker]

I had a similar situation in my 2003 Ranger XLT back in 2011. I ended up rear-ending the car in front of me as we came to a stop at the red light. I pressed the brake and caught the edge of the gas peddle with my size 13.5 combat boot (sheriff's office uniform footwear). The truck felt like it was powering through my braking effort, so I pushed down harder on the brake and made the truck power even harder through my braking effort, until...
...I collided with the Chrysler PT Cruiser in front of me. Ughhhhhhh.

 

[airline tech]

Been there - Done that
With the brake pedal placement being so close to the gas pedal
Further enhanced issue is the mushy brake pedal. Drops down further travel than needed.

Performed brake bleed with Forscan
Then
Old school manual bleed on all wheels
A crap load of air found in R/R Caliper - moderate amount from the rest.
Brake Pedal is now normal and still holding firm for 8 months
Note- it came from factory this way
You still have to be cautious about brake pedal and gas pedal - but it is no where near as bad - as the brake pedal does not fade down as far to match gas pedal

 

[Friday yet?]

If you already got her working 3 I'm gonna need some pointers!

OMG.... I truly LOL'd at that one. Serious laugh with my morning coffee. Good one.

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