Emergency brake failed. Vehicle was on about a 30-degree hill facing uphill, manual transmission was in neutral with parking brake set. Vehicle driver was not in vehicle when a loud pop was heard and vehicle began rolling downhill. Previous recall of installing a wedge was performed. Wedge still in place. System is unreliable.
1993 Ford Ranger: brake failure
10 of the 232 complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
A plastic clip that holds the wire from the differential sensor to the ABS system to the emergency brake cable on the left rear of vehicle rubs the metal brake line at the frame and wore a hole in the line causing loss of brake fluid. No accident resulted but total brake failure resulted.
Truck rolled away twice when parked due to emergency brake failure.
Vehicle collision due to anti lock brake failure.
A week after purchasing the truck, the ABS light keeps coming on, upon applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes; took to dealer, couldn't find the problem, took it back found that the rotors and drums needed to be replaced . Please describe .
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Consumer was driving apply the brake went to the floor have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt
Abs brakes failed 8 times, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident.
Transmission jumped out of gear, parking brake failed to hold,resulting in accident, prior to recall. (94v169)
Emergency parking brake failed prior to/after recall repairs (94v‑169).
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- 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...
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
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Ford Ranger brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Ranger?
10 of 232 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Ranger?
There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Ranger
Tire blowout 14ABS 10Fire or smoke 10Adaptive cruise 8Fuel leak 8Seat belt 6Transmission failure 5
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