2000 Ford Ranger: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Body · 84,000 miles · NY

I first noticed a squeaking noise and while investigating I found that my trucks frame is totally rusted and has cracked on both sides at the rear wheels. The truck is a 2000 ford ranger with excellent body integrity and little other rust. Both my mechanic and the tow truck operator said they had never seen anything like this. Both said that I could have been killed or killed others if the frame snapped. The tow operator said that toyota's having a "silent recall" of trucks 1995-2000 with the same problem. I now have a truck with no warranty that is undriveable but has an outstanding loan against it. Ford is not addressing this issue.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Engine · 25,000 miles · WA

In november 2003 (or thereabouts) my ford 2000 ranger started making squealing sounds. The ford dealer from whom we purchased the truck (east bay ford in oakland) indicated that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced and did so. The belt failed again in december and we had it replaced. Just two days after replacing it the second time it failed. At that time the truck had been driven to washington state. The belt still squeals. I am told by east bay ford that there is nothing they can do. That the part is defective. They promised to send me information on the part, but have failed to do so. Do you have any information on this problem? East bay ford tells me there are no risks to having a defective serpentine belt, but I am very nervous driving around with a defective part in my vehicle -- plus is sounds awful!!

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Electrical, Tires · 40,156 miles · GA

I went through 3 supposedly new alternators within one month. Dealerships in both tennessee and georgia denied any problem with the alternators and refused to repair/replace them at no charge. I paid for three alternators in one month!!!! Don't tell me there's nothing wrong with them. Also, the first replacement alternator was supposed to be new (I was charged over $500 for it) but after it failed and was inspected, it was determined that it was a rebuilt alternator. Why did the dealership charge me for a new one, and why wasn't I refunded any money?!?! Also, I have wilderness ht p225/10/r15 tires. They always squeal when going around corners or over speed bumps, no matter how slow I am going. Is there something wrong with them? I have read a lot of complaints about them. Thanks for the help.

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Fuel system, Lights · PA

The left and right turn signals do not work, but when making a sharp turn like a u turn the signal comes on, the dealer was contacted about the problem but was unable to find the problem. Nlm both left and right signals fail when making a slight turn to left or right. The driver window chatters when lowering windows. The dealer cleaned the window guide. Right front seat would not latch. The dealer tightened bolts on seat. There was a squeak in suspension when stopping. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, but lubed suspension. There was a squeak sound from rear wheel when the vehicle was cold. Also the vehicle pulls to the right on the highway.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

We took our ranger in on 11/28/01 because there was a squealing noise, service derpart. Could not hear it. Took it back on 01/07/02 because noise got worse. They found that there was no grease in the inner bearing on both side of the front wheels "see other complaint odi id: 734299 from someone else" it has feathering and cupping on the tires also they cant seem to fix. . They also found on 01/07/02 that the seal on the assembly transmission extension was leaking. It had a flange seal put on the differential at 2945 mile, the other side of the drive line. See my other complaint odi id: 754342. Transmission went out at 2945 miles. We feel this ranger is unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Tires · TX

The right rear tire sidewall completely separated form the remaining part of the tire on 4th of july, 2001, as my family and I were returning home at approx. 8:25 pm on I-37 n to san antonio. Before the tire seperated, my fiance and I heard a very loud grinding noise- during which time I immediately let off the gas. About 30 seconds after we first heard the noise, the truck violently fishtailed in the rear end, and I proceeded to gently apply the brakes until we came to a stop. That night while I was working my nightshift- I contacted ford motor company who told me to speak to my dealership. The following morning, my dealership informed me that this new tire had seperated due to a small puncture in the tread. Firestone refuses to replace this new tire, as this truck was sold to me without road hazard coverage on this tire. I am very upset because this is a safety issue- I have had other flats on other vehicle that I owned without the tires seperating while driving. Please investigate this matter- I fail to believe that this is the normal reaction of a tire with a minor 2mm punction in the tread. My tire mechanic where I took this tire to obtain a 3rd opinion agrees with my assessment in this matter. I value his judgment above all, he has nothing to gain by giving me a false statement, whereas my dealership, and firestone obviously have plenty to lose in admitting that this tire may be a manufacture's defect. (dot number: w2uuipo140 tiresize: p225/70r15)

Filed May 8, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · NM

Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. Then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time.*ak consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given.

Filed Jun 15, 2000 · Transmission · CA

At 900 miles transmission started to squeal after it got warm. Currently, at 3000 miles, it started to hum. Consumer felt it got worse. Took to vehicle to dealer 3 times, and mechanic said ford engineering knew there was a problem, but did not have a remedy.