In 2011, I was informed by letter that there was a recall on my vehicle. I went into the dealer in fort walton beach fl. And they installed a wire connection to the brake master cylinder area on the ABS control. They said everything was ok. In spring of 2013 the ABS light came on as it does every time I start the car. This time it stayed on and does not go out every time the vehicle is driven. This is a safety issue and must be resolved. This light indicates a failure in the braking system.
1995 Ford Ranger: ABS light or ABS activating
22 of the 321 complaints about the 1995 Ford Ranger describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
If you were to actually look at the reports already filed about the brakes on these vehicles you would see a pattern of non-working brakes and many crashes I was smart enough to disable my ABS and have had no accidents.
Windshield wipers -- beginning summer 1998 I experienced problem with my windshield wiper, dome light, and door chime coming on intermittently. In december 1998 the wipers stopped working so I brought the vehicle to maguire ford for repair. The wiper motor was replaced (obviously this intermittent on/off cycle burnt it out), as was a switch for the door. The features were trouble free (though the dome light still has problems) until 5/10/2000. On that day I started the vehicle during a rain storm, and the wipers would not work. I brought the vehicle back to maguire ford for repair. I was told the vehicle had been repaired, but when I started it the wipers still would not work. The vehicle is still in the shop and requires a part (costing ~$150). The mechanics at ford kept referring to "intermittent wiper" problems on other ford's, prompting me to check the "car talk" web site, which had a link to the federal safety agency site. On this site I saw that many others have been having similar wiper/door chime/dome light problems. While on this site I noticed numerous instances where people had problems with their ABS systems. On 11/28/99 while driving on I-81 just north of binghamton, ny I had a frightening experience with my brakes. A car cut closely in front of me, prompting me to apply my brakes with force, in order to prevent a collision. The brake on the front right-hand side lock, causing the truck to jerk to the right. I surprisingly was able to maintain control of the truck, but after another 30 miles of driving I began noticing a grinding sound in the area of the front right brake. I took the truck to midas and was told the the caliper on the front right brake broke and that something (the brake?) had seized. I paid for repairs and dismissed this incident until reading on the "car talk - the federal safety agency" link that many other have experienced a similar events with their brakes. The problem, it seems, is worthy of a recall. Thanks for your help.
Abs warning light system failed. Yh
Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Also, when the brakes are applied they grind and make a loud popping noise, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The electrical system failed. The radio failed first then became progessively worse including the dome light, exterior dome light, check engine light, windshield wipers and washers coming on without prompt or notice, door chime staying on when door is closed and ABS locks up, etc.
While driving on ice/snow or gravel and applied the ABS, the brakes would not kick in. Driver lost control of the steering.
When there is ice or snow on the road the ABS would not kick in, causing the truck to lose all control of the brakes and steering,this only happens when there is ice or snow located on the road. *ak
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied in humid/damp or wet weather conditions , brakes lock up when they become wet, has no control, vehicle skids and slides.
While applying pressure to ABS brakes on /off road conditions brake pedal drops to floor.
Abs brake failure, in cold or wet weather the brakes lock up and grab, and vehicle come to complete stop/jerks very hard.
While driving applied brakes (ABS), exiting on ramp, pavement wet, vehicle skidded & spun & hit guard rail, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs. Dealers adjusted ABS sensors.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- 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 grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Ranger abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Ford Ranger?
22 of 321 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Ranger (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Ranger
Wipers 64Tire blowout 14Brake failure 12No deployment 11Headlights 8Adaptive cruise 7Fuel leak 7Seat belt 7Stalling 7Fire or smoke 6
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