1996 Ford Ranger brakes problems

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · OH

Truck was parked on the garage pad for a week. I opened the hood and checked all fluid levels, and found the brake fluid a little low. Topped off the master cylinder and got back into the truck. Started engine, and pushed the brake pedal. It went to the floor, got out of the truck and heard fluid dripping. I looked under the truck and saw a puddle of brake fluid near the left rear wheel. I asked my wife to push the pedal down and I saw brake fluid spraying from the main steel brake line. Could have been a serious accident as the truck was used one week prior to the accident to haul a full load of fire wood.

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle rolled away for a few seconds. The failure recurred intermittently and became permanent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the contact was uncertain of the required replacement part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailalbe. The contact no longer owned the vehicle.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes · 161,200 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. While depressing the brake pedal, the brakes would make a loud grinding noise. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 161,200 and the current mileage was 162,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2011 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MA

1. Underbody corrosion leading to perforation of metal brake lines 2. Partial up to complete loss of braking function. Five times in three years. Catastrophic loss of braking 3. Replacement of brake lines - old corroded lines available.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 188,000 miles · VA

My 1996 ford ranger has a recurring problem of the front brakes sticking. This occurs most often in wet weather but isn't strictly limited to that. I noticed a ford ranger that had slid into another car on a sanded corner and recalled the same thing happened to me a few years ago as my brakes locked up on the gravel causing the truck to slide sideways and I only missed running into the car in the other lane by letting off the brake and twisting the steering wheel. That poor man probably got a ticket for going too fast but it is a design flaw, not a matter of speed. I believe the truck is supposed to have antilock brakes, but that is not how antilock brakes are supposed to perform. Mechanics have verified to me this behavior problem for ranger's so it seems that it is a common occurrence. Had my brakes reworked a couple years ago with no change. Yesterday they locked up again and seeing an article in the newspaper about toyota I finally out who to report this to.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Brakes · OH · crash

1996 ford ranger truck had equipment failure and was unable to slow down. The driver swerved to the right berm and got wedged between another vehicle and the bridge wall. *nj the consumer stated his brakes failed. When he attempted to slow down, the brake pedal went to the floor. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0535-91)*jb letter updated 03/17/10

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Brakes · FL · crash

Dt: the contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. The vehicle was involved in an accident due to brakes because the brake pedal mounting bracket broke. This occurred on may 24, 2005. The accident was reported to the police. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they saw the brake pedal hanging down. Upon inspection, they noticed that the mounting bracket broke when brake pressure was applied. There was no problems with the brake pedal before this accident. The mounting this was made of pot metal, and it held the clutch pedal and the brake pedal together. The whole thing broke. The estimated speed was about 30-35 MPH.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Brakes, Lights · MO

Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking. Blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. *ak the ABS brakes lock up on wet pavement.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Brakes · NE

Abs failed when pedal held down in rapid stop. Pulses and then drops for several seconds before reengaging. Has almost caused accidents many times during entire time I have owned truck. Technicians can find no information on why this might occur.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NJ

The rear leaf springs was broke. The consumer stated that there is no reason for a solid piece of steel to just break.