2000 Ford Ranger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Brakes · 120,682 miles · KS · crash

Brakes fail at slow speeds. Sometimes they work, some times they start working and quit and the truck slides. No ABS lights coming on and the ABS doesn't pump. Slid into parking curb stop, almost struck oreilly auto parts building in atchison and jammed my neck. Had brakes checked, master cylinder replaced and brakes were bled with new fluid. Every thing in good shape, but brakes are still failing. Mechanic in atchison said this is the second ranger he seen with this problem; on the other ranger they removed the ABS fuse and brakes functioned fine. Was told there were no codes or ABS lights on vehicle until fuse was pulled. With no codes being set, unable to figure out this problem. Ford not willing to instruct as to what is going on without charging $80 an hour for repairs. Have limited income, can not afford to take vehicle to ford. Vehicle is dangerous is going to cause a collision. Please help.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 157,000 miles · NC

Abs light (orange) always on, 2000 ford ranger. Also received recall for cruise but not ABS.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 85,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The transmission shifted into neutral and the ABS indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. If the contact immediately activates the hazard lights, the failure will correct itself. The failure has occurred more than 30 times within one month. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 11/12/08 *cn updated 11/18/08.

Filed Jul 12, 2008 · Brakes · 34,172 miles · MD

2000 ford ranger brake line failure -- the right-rear brake line ruptured. This is the second brake line rupture in a little over 1 year. The first rupture was with the left-rear brake line in march 2007. The cost of the repair was $295.00. The second rupture occurred on july 2, 2008. This repair has not been performed as yet. Both ruptures occurred without warning and during an attempt to apply the brakes. Upon applying the brakes, the pedal went spongy, and both the brake warning light and ABS warning light came on. The vehicle did eventually stop. Fortunately, there where no other vehicles or pedestrians in front of me. Upon initial inspection, the brake line was leaking fluid and the master brake cylinder reservoir was below half full. A closer inspection revealed that the brake line had rusted through near the fittings. This vehicle has approximately 34,000 miles and is driven infrequently.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 129,000 miles · NY

Abs brake light on. Speedometer not working engine light on. Changed ABS sensor. Engine light went out. Speedometer working but will bounce around when directional is put on or when foot is applied to brake. Abs sensor light is still on. Called ford and told them I noticed a recall on some of these rangers for the ABS sensor they are telling me this vehicle is not on the list. Well it should be.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Brakes · 49,800 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated ABS engaged intermittently while stopping. The brake pedal was depressed several times before the vehicle began to slow down. No repairs have been made.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · WV

Dt: consumer states the ABS brakes don't work. Took vehicle to the ford service department and they didn't know what the cause of the problem was. . Consumer had both the back and front brakes replaced. When driving down a hill the vehicle won't stop.

Filed May 17, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 58,089 miles · CA

Consumer stated: the serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the ABS light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. Ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · MI

My ford ranger has been having problems with the electrical system. When I turn on my turning signal smoke rises from my steering column. The check engine light will come on and somedays it will not (there is nothing wrong with the engine). The other day I was driving on the freeway and I turned on my turning signal and when I did my ABS kicked in the ABS light on my dash turned on. I was able to get my truck to chug up to the gas station off the next exit. My truck is currently at the dealer for repair. My husband has a 1999 ford ranger and he has experienced smoke from his turn signal also, as well as his windsheild wipers turning on spontaniously (often when the turn signal is used).

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Abs light had been turning on and off for weeks and brakes had not been functioning properly. Then light was on all the time. At intersections I would apply the brakes and they would barely stop the truck. Once it was stopped the truck would then suddenly roll forward again even with brake pedal pressed to floor. Front and back pads were replaced by my mechanic. Problem still occurred, especially when going down hill. Took it back to my mechanic and was advised to take it to the dealership since it was not the brake pads and was still under warranty. Rude service rep at dealership went with me for a test drive, said he could not verify my complaint even though the ABS light was on for the whole ride. He claimed my mechanic had screwed something up, said the intermittant brake failure was all in my imagination, etc. But since it was a safety issue he would do further diagnostics. Two and a half weeks later after bad customer service the truck's "non-existant" brake problem turned out to be water collecting under the driver's side seat and rusting out a sensor for the ABS system. Entire ABS system replaced. Problems solved for now but what about when it rusts out again? Why had water collected there? I do not drive in rivers or lakes. It would have cost me $2500 in parts and labor if it had not been under warranty. Dt

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Brakes · CD

When ABS brakes are applied, due to master cylinder they feel soft and spongy. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · MS

While driving 60 MPH speedometer started to go from 60 to 0 constantly, ABS light came on, and vehicle had delays in shifting. Vehicle at dealer at this time.