While driving consumer heard a noise from the front end of the vehicle shortly after the noise the brakes failed. Consumer had vehicle serviced. The cause of the brake failure was as a result of the front coil spring upper mount rusting and breaking off which cause the brake line to brake also. Please provide more details. Ts
1992 Ford Ranger: brake failure
6 of the 189 complaints about the 1992 Ford Ranger describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Main brake line ruptured due to rubbing on parking brake cable, causing complete brake failure.
While driving right front of vehicle went down. Then, brake light came on, and there were no brakes. Pulled up to a light to check, and noticed brake fluid running out,. Truck was sitting low because the shocks had dropped down on the brake line.
Brake pedal dropped to the floor, and brakes failed. Consumer lost control, resulting in a collision. There were no injuries.
Right rear brakes failed 3 times.
Abs brakes failed. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle...
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Ford Ranger brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Ranger?
6 of 189 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Ranger (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Ranger?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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