1999 Ford Ranger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

I was driven and going about 20mph. And come to a stop light I tried to press the brakes they worked a little then I couldn't press down anymore almost rear ended another car. I called ford dealership to have it checked out and the tech. Said the ABS module needs to be replace he told me this item should never went bad. I asked a couple of friends about this they told me parts like this should never go bad? I was wondering if this is on the recall list because this is a safety hazard!

Filed Nov 7, 2009 · Brakes · 192,655 miles · RI

I have a 1999 ford ranger and the ABS brakes seem to be malfunctioning. It only happens at slow speed like in a parkinglot or turning a corner. My ABS light does not come on but the truck will not come to a complete stop it seems to coast forward about 5 - 7 feet past where I want to stop. Mechanic checked it and says may be a faulty ABS control module and he pulled the ABS fuse until repairs can be made. Upon searching web this seems to be a common problem, also know someone who has a 2000 ranger and has same issue. This seems to be a major issue and ai feel ford should be recalling these vehicles and correcting the problem before someone gets killed or maybe they already have and we don't know it was caused by the brake systems.

Filed Feb 1, 2009 · Brakes · 109,952 miles · NC · crash

I was stopping at a stop sign at the bottom of a hill behind another car and my brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes quit working. I hit the car causing approx. $1500 damage and bending my front bumper. I also got a ticket because the officer said the crash was due to driver failing to stop, he didn't even check the brakes. I towed it to 2 different shops before they determined it was a brake problem (the first shop crashed it into a car jack because of the brakes not working) and told me to take it to a ford dealer. The ford mechanic took it for a test drive trying to figure out what the problem was and the brakes gave out again causing him to run someone off the road. It is still at the ford dealer and even though ford doesn't really know what's wrong with it they quoted $800 to fix it. They think the ABS module is malfunctioning. This has happened to a lot of people that have had my model truck. I think that it is a defect from the manufacturer and that it should be recalled so it won't cause anymore accidents.

Filed Nov 19, 2005 · Brakes, Wheels · 35,000 miles · MA

1. Seems like ABS system comes on when braking and car almost completely stopped. 2. Thud comes up through brake pedal and brakes release car to roll an additional several feet before coming to complete stop. 3. Dealer replaced left front wheel hub and sensor.

Filed Nov 8, 2005 · Brakes · OH · crash

I have taken my 1999 ford ranger to both mullinax ford in wickliffe, ohio and classic ford in mentor, ohio complaining about abnormal ABS activity, the brakes do not engage at slow speeds and both dealers gave me a print out stating that that is normal ABS activity( the truck was still under warranty during this time) I recently took the truck to a non dealer shop and they determined that the ABS module was in fact bad and was reading 255 MPH at speeds below 50 MPH, I took this information to the dealer and they will not cover the repair cost even though this was the problem when the truck was still under warranty, this is a common problem with ABS modules with ford trucks as well as chevys and should be part of a safety recall, it will only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured as a result of ford not addressing this issue, I know you have other individuals with this issue who have run into fences or garage doors as a result of the ABS module failing, it will only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured as a result of ford's negligence.

Filed Jan 17, 2004 · Brakes · 56,570 miles · NY

On slippery hard packed snow and/or ice on driving surfaces, my 1999 ford ranger brakes fail to work at all. I have 4 wheel ABS. Just the idle of the engine will move vehicle along, even though I had 2 feet on the brake.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

Vehicle was going 55mph and the engine started racing. Rpm's shot up to 6 on the gauge. Vehicle acceleration stop, and there was no throttle control. Brakes were not affected. The ABS, over drive ,and engine check light illuminated. Consumer got to a local gas station and diagnostic reading read rear sensor was malfunctioning. The dealer was not notified. Please provide more informtion.

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · TN

The ABS light comes on, there are codes, the speedometer first stopped working 0-30mph, then 0-45, now 0-65. I have talked with others with the similar problem. Nlm

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Brakes · NC

Abs braking light comes on dashboard intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. Manufacturer was notified.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Brakes · NM

The rear ABS brake system causes the vehicle to have a very long stopping distance. You get the feeling that you are not going to stop in th distance needed. Very close near accidents many times. Excessive front brake wear and repair required.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Brakes · NY · crash · 1 injury

Abs brakes malfunctioned. When brakes were applied over rough terrain pedal became hard , resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.*ak

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Brakes · PA

I purchased this vehicle used (under warranty) in 9/00. I made a trip to maryland on 10/09/00. Enroute I had to make a panic stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. On normal stops the brakes seem to work fine. I reported the incident to century ford. They advised me that the system was working fine. Over the winter months on a hard stop on snow covered roads the ABS system did not seem to work. I again reported it to the dealer. On 3/9/01 I stopped to get gas and after filling up I proceded to the fuel desk to pay(aprox.25-40 ft.). I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and the front bumper hit the guard rail at the building. I immediatly went to the dealer and advised the service dept. Of what happened. They scheduled it in on 3/12/01 and found "left rear axle too long, drum not covering brake shoes". On 3/22/01 the axle and shoes were replaced. The pedal still will go to the floor on a hard application. I requested that the damaged front bumper be replaced due to the brake problem and my request was denied. Do you have any other reports of this type? Thank you for your assistance.