When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notifed. Please provide additional information.
1995 Ford Ranger: brake failure
12 of the 321 complaints about the 1995 Ford Ranger describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When the brakes are applied in a panic stop pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
After vehicle was warmed-up and driving home after about 5 miles of stop and go driving, the brakes failed without any prior indication of problem. When I hit the brakes, the brake pedal had absolutely no play or "brake feel". It was as if a "brick" had been placed behind the pedal assembly. The brakes would only "slightly engage" (e.g. It took about 500 to 600 feet to stop from 15 MPH after several fruitless attempts to "pump" the brakes. Almost all free-play was gone from the pedals, the brake "feel" was all gone & I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The brakes had worked flawlessly up until this point. I checked all warning lights, fluid levels and hydraulic lines and connections & under the dash (no obstructions to the brake pedal were found). The fluid in the master brake cylinder was correct and no leaks were detected. As my dealer is out of town & the car must be towed (brakes remain non-functioning) - I am having a local repair service - visalia expert tire & wheel & brake (firestone dealer) check the brakes tomorrow morning. For their determinations, please contact me by e-mail. Thanks!
Spare tire is rubbng against the brake line, causing a hole, and resulting in loss of brakes.
When the brakes are applied on wet conditions they grab and become hard and grab, and often times the pedal goes to the floor , resulting in extended stopping, once causing a minor collision. Dealer has replaced the front disc pads . Manufacturer has not been notified.
Rear brakes grab when wet in snow, causing antilock to release brakes, at low speed causes a "no brakes" condition.
The anti lock brake system failed, pedal goes all the way to the floor.
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.
Abs brake failure, in cold or wet weather the brakes lock up and grab, and vehicle come to complete stop/jerks very hard.
Abs: after driving through puddle of water had little or no brakes, only front brakes worked, according to local mechanic, drum filled with water, also, found rust inside drum casing, caused an accident, hit another vehicle, front brakes locked up.
Brake calipers seized, resulting in brake failure.
Abs, brake failure makes a loud noise, replaced rotors and replaced calipers and vehicle continued to have failure. 8ak
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford Ranger?
12 of 321 owner complaints about the 1995 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 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
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