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.
1996 Ford Ranger: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 413 complaints about the 1996 Ford Ranger describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
Abs light comes on, and the ABS brakes are locking up when applying the brakes at any speed.
When applying the ABS brakes they freeze/lock up, and the vehicle veers to the right, also extended stopping distance occurs cause unknown.
Fron tand rear ABS brakes failed. Also replaced front brake pads and shoes.
While driving in wet road conditions the ABS braking system has front wheel lock-up, a loud growling noise is heard when this happens. *ak
Vehicle's ABS braking system has front wheels lock up when driving in wet/raining road conditions.
In wet and cold weather the ABS brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes failed, causing consumer to lose braking power. Please describe.
Traveling at moderate speeds on any rough surface and making a panic stop, there appears to be loss of brake effectiveness and a response from rear ABS.
The front brakes pull to the left when the brakes are applied. There are power disc brakes in the front and ABS in the rear. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- 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
- Brakes- "squealing" noise and/or sticking during first few brake applications after a rainfall and/or when...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Ranger abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Ford Ranger?
11 of 413 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Ranger (3%) 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 1996 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Ranger
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