Parking brake was checked twice and dealer claims it is normal. Pedal has to be pushed to last click (to the floor) to prevent vehicle from rolling backwards on any gradient, including slight. Dealer also states that vehicle should be parked in gear in order to prevent rolling backwards.
1996 Ford Ranger brakes complaints
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Front end shocks failed.
When brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a slide. The dealer has been notified. *ak
Anit-lock brakes failed, accident occurred due to failure.
Antilock brakes failed.
Driving, started applying brakes, rear brakes grabbed and locked up, lost control of vehicle, happens only when humidity is high or weather is rainy. Waiting for parts from dealer since july. Not under recall. *ak
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.
While driving and applied the brakes in the rain and they locked up, also if it is damp and applying the brakes, they will grab and lock up, after the pads dry up they will function normally, but when they are damp they do not perform correctly. *ak consumer stated when on damp or humid mornings when vehicle is first driven the brakes tend to grab upon the first or second stopping attemp, if vehicle has been parked for 15 or 20 minutes on a rainy day the brake tens to grab until drums and rotors are warmed up and dry from use.
Vehicle idles fast.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to one side.
Anti lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident/injuries.
While driving experienced sudden severe brake pedal vibration due to cracked front brake rotors.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the left. Cause unknown.
In wet and cold weather the ABS brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal in wet weather conditions the front brakes grab, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.
Muffler fell apart.
Antilock brakes locked up 20 times.
Left rear brakes bind/drag.
The emergency parking brake line is rubbing against the rear shock, it makes a hole . Please describe.
Accident--brakes locked up and driver was injured.
Anti lock brakes continually lock up causing loss of control, vehicle went into ditch on one occasion, brakes can not be repaired to the lack of replacement parts.
Braking ability is reduced by approximately 60% in wet weather. (1st vehicle on 601633)
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident, also seat belt failed in accident, causing injury.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes failed, causing consumer to lose braking power. Please describe.
Consumer was driving and the brake didn't stop truck, 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.
Emergency brake cable being cut in two from being routed by top dust cover of shock absorber.
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.
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