Truck died making a right turn....

[Viporpa]

I also have had this happen on my 24 lariat and yes , right turn when it did happen.

Sponsored

 

[skinnyjimmy]

Filming it would be hard. You'd had to have a camera rolling at all times. 2-3 seconds of a stall is not enough time grab the phone, turn on video, etc. The issue may correct itself in that time.

Could always get a dash cam? Which is also useful every time you drive and not just for this.

 

[TerryRHan]

2024 Ranger 2.7 - I've had it happen a couple times when cornering and took it into the dealer, which they found nothing. I believe it's the traction control, which as I understand it takes speed, wheel slip, steering input, vehicle lean and throttle input as control factors. I've/We've probably upset it even when I didn't think I was going that fast by going around a corner too fast, too much steering input, detected too much lean or some wheel slip. If these meet a specific threshold it takes over limiting throttle input. Try it with the traction control button turned to off (which needs done at every new start) and see if the issue is gone.

 

[jamese123]

I also believe it’s the traction control.

I’ve experienced something similar in a 2014 and 2019 Wrangler, 2021 Tacoma, and recently on a test drive in a 2026 Ranger (turn onto highway, and lost throttle response briefly).

Both my previous 2019 Wrangler and 2021 Tacoma did it on the same corner on my commute home. I slowed down, make the turn (wide, yield style turn), and then lightly apply throttle and the throttle would be unresponsive for a brief moment. I found it strange that I only experienced it on this one specific corner.

My 2014 Wrangler does it on a specific slight curve in the road that contains some bumps that cause the vehicle to bounce around. It actually displays a traction control light on the dash when this happens.

 

[Trimjb]

I guess I am the odd ball. Looks most have been in a right turn, mine was a left turn and only one time in 21K miles so far.

 

[dabaur]

Nope. Mine (2 times) were both while turning left.

 

[roadpig58]

Any left foot brakers here?

 

[Bigsack]

Reported, hopefully others join in as well.

 

[roadpig58]

left foot braking may/can cause the throttle body not to respond until the brake pedal is released. Just throwing it out there looking for another cause

 

[Ron Quixote]

Possible that the power steering pump is faulty, resulting in a transient excessive load on the electrical system?

 

[Border411]

I have had the exact same thing happen to me multiple times while making a turn. The truck doesn't turn off and the engine doesn't stop, but throttle input is non-existent. Randomly, between 2 to 5 seconds later, and usually with my foot depressing the accelerator, the input is then registered and my truck takes off like a bat out of hell!

 

[Satex]

This might sound stupid but check that your battery terminals are tight. I’ve had this happen on an older car I owned, it was literally as simple as that. Considering the truck is new it’s possible they had the battery out for charging or replacement. Perhaps the tech forgot to tighten things down. Check your grounds as well.

That's anything but stupid. Always check the simple stuff first. The hard part sometimes is looking for the obvious ... an oxymoron but still.

 

[LeeHo]

My 24 Ranger Lariat has done it multiple times. It is scary. I was bumped on one of the turns. OP hit the trailer hitch at very low speed so no damage to my truck. Cracked his plastic KIA bumper.
After some online research using Claude, I found it is a known problem. For those who experience it while turning right from a rolling stop, here are some of the possibilities.

1. Right-Turn G-Force and AdvanceTrac Overreaction

Ford’s AdvanceTrac and stability control software monitor vehicle lean, lateral G-forces, and steering wheel angles. When turning right from a stop, the truck's weight quickly transfers to the left side tires. If the electronic modules calculate that the vehicle is leaning or cornering too sharply for the current speed, the system triggers torque truncation—meaning the computer intentionally ignores your foot on the accelerator to prevent a potential slide or rollover. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. A Stretched or Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
When you turn the front wheels all the way to the right, the physical wiring harness connected to the wheel speed sensors stretches to its maximum limit. If there is a loose connection, pin tension issue, or a tiny break in the wire, the right turn can momentarily break the electrical circuit. The ABS/Traction Control Module instantly panics from losing the speed signal and cuts throttle power as a safety default, restoring it the second you begin straightening the steering wheel.


3. Transmission Gear Hunting

When you slow down to a near-stop and turn right, you are moving slower than you would during a wide left turn. The Ford 10-speed transmission often gets stuck in a logic loop between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears. It cuts engine power for a few seconds while the Transmission Control Module (TCM) struggles to safely pick and engage the correct gear for the sharp maneuver

 

[Phoenix5454]

My 24 Ranger Lariat has done it multiple times. It is scary. I was bumped on one of the turns. OP hit the trailer hitch at very low speed so no damage to my truck. Cracked his plastic KIA bumper.
After some online research using Claude, I found it is a known problem. For those who experience it while turning right from a rolling stop, here are some of the possibilities.

1. Right-Turn G-Force and AdvanceTrac Overreaction

Ford’s AdvanceTrac and stability control software monitor vehicle lean, lateral G-forces, and steering wheel angles. When turning right from a stop, the truck's weight quickly transfers to the left side tires. If the electronic modules calculate that the vehicle is leaning or cornering too sharply for the current speed, the system triggers torque truncation—meaning the computer intentionally ignores your foot on the accelerator to prevent a potential slide or rollover. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. A Stretched or Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
When you turn the front wheels all the way to the right, the physical wiring harness connected to the wheel speed sensors stretches to its maximum limit. If there is a loose connection, pin tension issue, or a tiny break in the wire, the right turn can momentarily break the electrical circuit. The ABS/Traction Control Module instantly panics from losing the speed signal and cuts throttle power as a safety default, restoring it the second you begin straightening the steering wheel.


3. Transmission Gear Hunting

When you slow down to a near-stop and turn right, you are moving slower than you would during a wide left turn. The Ford 10-speed transmission often gets stuck in a logic loop between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears. It cuts engine power for a few seconds while the Transmission Control Module (TCM) struggles to safely pick and engage the correct gear for the sharp maneuver

#1 sounds like the culprit in my case, the truck stayed in third gear there was just no response from the gas pedal input - like traction control intervening although there were no dash lights indicating as such.

 

[Trimjb]

None of the above for my left turn.
Turn was a casual turn, not full turn travel and not between gears.
Just a casual left turn across left traffic lane.

Sponsored