1994 Ford Ranger brakes problems

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · IN

Noticed a clunking noise if the right front of the vehicle during turning, stopping and going over small bumps. Figured it would be something simple and took it to my mechanic. He said it was a rusted frame mount and to take it to a body shop. So I did and the second opinion was that the frame was rusted completely in two just if front of the right shock mount. I climbed under the vehicle and it truly is rusted completely into two pieces. I don't know what is keep the front right wheel where it belongs. Unsafe to drive. Parked for now. Where do I turn now? No pun intended.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Brakes · 170,669 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

I applied my brake pedal and it was fine one second and then lost pressure and went to the floor with a popping feeling on the right front wheel and then I turn my wheel into the other lane to avoid hitting the car in front of me and a car came from no where in the other direction and hit my 1994 ranger on the right rear wheel and bedside .

Filed Aug 26, 2011 · Brakes · 270,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. The contact stated hat while the vehicle was parked on a level road surface with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled for a few seconds. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake: conventional); however the recall expired and the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the faulty emergency brake. The contact planned to repair the vehicle himself. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Brakes · TX

The federal safety agency published a recall list for 1994 ford rangers for the parking brake. Ford says my VIN does not have any recalls, but my truck has the same exact problem. The parking brake has never worked and now they will not replace it.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · AL

Dt: 1994 ford ranger- the truck has been having parking brake problems. When parking and putting the parking brake on the truck will roll back, the brake does not catch. The truck will do this every time, no matter if it is on an incline or on flat surface. This has been happening since the consumer bought the truck, took vehicle back to dealer several times , and they had never been able to fix it. The consumer owned the truck since it was new. Never had any accidents . Contacted the dealer, and they said there were no recalls on vehicle. *ak the vehicle also has a gas leak. Updated 08/14/06.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Brakes · 64,738 miles · GA

Dt: the parking brake does not work properly. Can not get it to adjust. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. . Haven't taken it to an actual ford dealer. A family member runs a shop, and they can not adjust it either. With the parking brake itself it will not hold. Noticed this around sept 28,2005.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Brakes · AZ · crash

Received recall 96v024001 brakes: studs on hydraulic cylinder had broken. Cylinder had separated causing the brakes to fail. *bf the failure caused an accident which resulted in $300 worth of damage. The consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Brakes · 13,400 miles · MI

While making right hand turns consumer heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear brakes. Dealership repaired the problem once, but it did not resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 10, 2004 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · CA

Parking brake does not engage, no matter how hard I press and will not self-adjust.

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · CA

I was checking for recalls on my 1994 ford ranger and was surprised at how many recalls. The reason being that, my family has owned this vehicle since february 1994, we've only received the firestone recall notice. Ironically, I have had and still have some of the listed components that were recalled as well as as some unlisted components since 1996, these problems have cost my family any where between $1000.00 - $2000.00, every year just in repairs alone. The vehicle barely has 147,000 miles on it and is only used to commute to anf from work, and occassional drives to l.a. County. See list below.... 07/2002 - vehicle overheated returning home from l.a. County, cracked cylinder head - cost $1200.00 02/2002 - brought vehicle in for oil change & alignment, and found the brake system and fuel system were bad, replaced brake rotors, calipers, gaskets, seals, and hoses were leaking, the fuel system was leaking and to this day, I still smell gasoline everytime I park . Cost - $950.00 07/2001 - brought vehicle in for tires, and find the radiator not working, and the cooling fan was cracked all the wasy around on every blade, had to replace radiator, fan assy and all hoses & clamps. - cost - $ 800.00 01/2001 - front brake disc rotors were bad, replaced - cost - $ 300.00 03/2000 - routine 30k service + vehicle would vibrate and shudder when braking, so rear brake rotors & drums were surfaced and/or replaced, + replaced the following gaskets, seals, & plugs because of major leaks; work by ford dealer, #fotz6710c oil pan gskt, intake manifold gskt & valve cover gskt, #f5tz9439a manif. Gskt, #f87z6584aa cover valve rocker arm gskt, thermostatic insert, , valves, oil filter, and thermostat - cost - $ 1425.00 see what I mean...