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.
1999 Ford Ranger brakes complaints
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One of the bolts holding the brake caliper either sheared off or fell out. The brake caliper rotated and contacted the wheel. This contact cracked the wheel, resulting in nearly instantaneous deflation of the tire and locked the wheel.
The brake rotors and rear barke drums are very prone to rust. Rotors rust very badly on the colling vanes and a lot of rust builds up out side of the wear surfaces on both the rotors and drums. Resulting in brakes freezing up during cold temperature. The material in these rotore are poor quality.
Problem1: loud, obnoxious squawking sound from clutch area every time I engage into first gear, and sometimes when downshifting at slow speeds. Ford has known about this problem since 1998 but still has not done anything to resolve it. Problem2: my rear anti-lock brakes always lock up whenever it has rained or snowed. I have to slam them about 10 times to get them to stop locking up. This is very dangerous, and my dealership will not try to fix the problem because they say this is normal. I disagree because this has never happened to me on any other vehical with anti-lock breaks.
Brakes had been sqeualing for a few months, locking up at mostly slow speeds. Consumer noticed that retractor springs on rear brakes are rusted through.
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
Vehicle is drifting both forward and backward when put into gear, and when vehicle is turned off. Also, braking system fails to engage under wet conditions, resulting in extended stopping distance. Then, brake system would not disengage after start up of vehicle , resulting in a noise that comes from rear end of vehicle. *ak dealer states drifting does not occur when parking brake is used, for a manual vehicle dealer states this is normal. Brakes have locked up and have failed to release, on one occasion the consumer heard a loud dull clunk sound in the rear axle area and vehicle moved after that. Consumer states vehicle moved back quickly in fast short spurts and then gave way rolling quickly backward, after that is stalled and was difficult to restart.
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.
Driving at 30mph had to stomp on pedal to stop.. Possible brake booster/master cylinder.
I feel that my ford ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].
Front brake rotors corrosion, inboard side rough,pitted. Also outboard sides corroded . Dealer serviced brakes at 15000 miles , stated calipers not floating in caliper supports. Supposedly freed caliper . Condition returned at 20000 miles . Brakes have been locking up over night, vehicle wont roll in morning untill brakes release with loud noise. Brake action seems bifferent at times , sometimes brakes seem "touchy" other times brake effort seems excessive as if booster not operating properly . Poor brake response, takes longer to stop. Brake pads do not seem to be contacting rotors evenly across rotor swept area. Outer edge of rotors rusty, inner areas shiny. Inboard side of rotors very rough & pitted. Vehicle driven daily & garaged inside most nights .
Abs light came on, causing speedomter to fail. Also, transmission/overdrive light had come on, causing transmission to shift and downshift into low.
Emergency brakes will not release, and there a short in electrical system. Also, dome lights do not work properly.
Brakes always squeek when applying brakes.
Firestone wilderness ht tires (p225 70r 55l) experienced leaks and tread wear, dealer is stating nothing is wrong with tires.
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Brakes are sticking, rotors were turned however the sticking continues.
Brakes had to be replaced all 4 at 8,380 miles.
Front rotors are out of round. When the brakes are applied they pulsate, and steering pulls from left to right until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The dealer has been contacted. Front rotors have been turned and the rear brakes adjusted at owner's expense, brakes ok since. *ak
Brake rotors are out of round. When brake pedal is applied they pulsate, and steering pulls back and forth from right to left. Dealer has been contacted.
Suspension alignment--dealer has made two attempts to correct constant wandering of vehicle toward low side of road. Unable to correct, vehicle drifts unless constantly corrected. Brake system--first reported to dealer as severe grabbing/pulling to right (vehicle will almost change lanes). Rotors machined, then pulled left. Dealer tried same remedy again, returned to pulling right. Last attempt, tried to correct suspension/front-end alignment problems to alleviate braking problems. Head lights--failed without warning at interstate speed. Running lights continued to operate. Spontaneously turned on again after about three minutes. Dealer unable to diagnose/correct failure.
Intermittent brake shoe or drum loud 'rubbing' sounds when slightly releasing brake pedal. Happens most often in stop & go traffic. Seems like the shoe or caliper is not releasing fully from the pad.
Brake pulsation. Rotors turned at 9000 miles. Rotors replaced at 15000 miles. Rotors turned at 23000 miles. Pulsation returning at 27000 miles.
When applying brakes vehicle would pull to left or to right. When driving at highway speeds consumer would hear loud/weired rubbing noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer felt noise was coming from driveline and front end alignment, but could not correct defect.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement front brakes lock up, causing vehicle to come to a very abrupt stop. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Tailgate latch is broken. Nlm
Vehicle began to pull to the right and was forced into the guardrail, the front right tire had a broken steering knuckle and the brake pad on front was completely worn down, the pins in the caliper had gotten rust on them and were not functioning properly, this was possibly the cause of the accident.
Braking system malfunctioned, brake pedal to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
Ford ranger 1999.when truck hit 100-150 miles ,it started pulling to the left when you would brake. At 1000 miles,it started pulling to the right. By 1500 miles it would pull either way, or maybe not at all! Now it is pulling hard hard left. If unaware or caught off guard, it will yank the steering wheel out of your hands.very dangerous!! I have almost hit other vehicles and even the cement freeway divider. I will let no-.one else drive.it is too unsafe...I also had a 1998 exact same truck-exact same problem, even after 7 service visits/ and days taken off work. Earnhardt was unable to fix the problem and ford didn't know what it was.ford finally bought the 1998 back from me and put me in this 1999....the '99 has not been in the shop, yet, until ford manufacture can figure out a solution..on the 1998 that earnhardts tried to fix everything they could think of with no satisfaction!!! This process is very hard on my nerves and my love of ford vehicles.it is an experience I never wanted to have to go thru again. In short: I believe this truck is very very dangerous and should not be on the highways or streets! *ak( dot number: )
Front brakes which are not ABS did not lock up in emergency situation and resulted in accident. Yh
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