Rear brakes lock up when the humidity is high. When you frist drive after the humidity is high the rear brakes lock and tend to cause a slide even if you apply the brakes lightly. I have spoke to several other 1995 ranger owners and they all have the same problem. It caused me to have a minor accident. I took the truck to a ford dealer while still in warranty and the rear brake shoes were replaced but that did nothing as after a short time the same problem started again.
1995 Ford Ranger brakes complaints
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Master cylinder is leaking. Nlm
Consumer was pulling into a parking space & suddenly vehicle accelerated. Consumer was unable to stop vehicle. Brakes were pressed completely to the foorboard. Vehicle was stopped by a 2,000 concrete barrier. Insurance company was taking over. Consumer has been instructed to contact manufacturer.
Spare tire is rubbng against the brake line, causing a hole, and resulting in loss of brakes.
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.
When applying the brakes in the 4 wheel drive mode, the back brakes seem to grab quicker causing the brakes to lock on all 4 wheels. This causes the vehivcle to go in to a uncontrolled slide. This has happened numerous times on hills or even level ground in snowy conditions. When the vehicle is in 2 wheel drive, the brakes appear to act normal. But when in 4 wheel drive the brakes lock and pulse, there is no controlled deployment of the pads. The tires on the vehicle are the size that the manufacturer calls for, the only difference is that I use studded tires on the rear. As I stated there does not seem to be a problem in 2 wheel drive.( dot number: tire size: 205,70r-15 )
While driving the vehicle out off a lot in pouring rain brakes will lock up. If consumer drive over slick surface and attempts to apply brakes ,the brakes automatically release and driver is forced to pump the brakes in order to gain control of vehicle. Has contacted the dealer. Dealer told consumer that the pump that distributes the brake fluid is leaking and is not covered under extended warranty, and refused to repair or replace.
Wipers turn on intermittently and sometimes turn off when needed; almost caused crash.
Windshield wipers when turned on to intermittent setting stop in the middle of the windshield and will not continue. This causes a vision problem when driving when the wiper blade is in the path of the drivers vision. Must turn wipers on to either low or high speed (non-intermittent setting) to get them out of the way. Brakes: rotors cracked and caused heavy vibration and trouble braking.
Check engine light stays windshield wipers come on at random,stay on when turned off, operate at different speed than wanted, door chime stays on constantly, interior light on ceiling stays on at random; regarding brakes: during wet weather the first 2 or 3 times brake is applied severe "grabbing" occurs that could lead to an accident;on when turned off.
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.
When it's raining outside or it's foggy and damp, rear right brakes will lock up when applied. Dealer has not seen.
When cold or wet, brakes lock up and fail to "catch" pavement briefly before stopping. Happens every time it is raining or very cold outside. No accidents yet, because we are aware it may happen and prepare for it, but know it can inevitably cause an accident in more adverse conditions.
Rear brakes grab when wet in snow, causing antilock to release brakes, at low speed causes a "no brakes" condition.
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Brake rotors overheated and cracked.
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.
Brakes grab and lock up in wet weather.
While driving the truck when it was wet outside the driver applied the brakes and the truck slid. The brakes do not hold when it is wet. The truck does not stop when applying the brakes.
While driving on ice/snow or gravel and applied the ABS, the brakes would not kick in. Driver lost control of the steering.
Rotors warp at approx. 10000 miles, dealer turns them and then they warp in 5000 miles. Then process repeats.
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
The anti lock brake system failed, pedal goes all the way to the floor.
Interior lights stay on intermittently due to grounded door ajar swithces.
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.
Brake rotors: front brake rotors cracked at 11798 miles, dealer replaced rotors, had 28686 rotors cracked again. Feels that this is very unsafe, could cause serious brake problem.
Continuous problems with brakes dragging and not releasing when foot is removed from pedal.
Abs brake failure, in cold or wet weather the brakes lock up and grab, and vehicle come to complete stop/jerks very hard.
Calipers locked up while running in four wheel drive, locked up and skidded on passenger's side.
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