There was vibration when applying brakes. Dealer determined that front rotors had to be replaced.
2000 Ford Ranger brakes complaints
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Torions should of been put on instead spring brakes were put on
When driving on an incline, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, but vehicle did not slow down. The brakes kicked in, and moments later, the driver was able to stop the vehicle. *ak the consumer states that the he kept asking the dealer to remedy the steering-3 times. The consumer had to keep taking the vehicle to get a front end alignment every few days. The tail gate latch does not operate, the wind is still leaking around the door, the power steering pump make noise overhead/periodically locks up and throws off the drive belt and becomes hard to steer, there is a vibration in the left front wheel/roaring noise-rotated tires.
When driving there will be a whining noise present and steering wheel will become stiff. Steering has locked up before due to main drive belt breaking. Dealer has replaced power steering pump, but problem still exists.*ak front brakes needed replacing and the rotors were turned. The tailgate will not unlatch periodically and then comes open by itself. The front rods were out of adjustment.
When applying brakes at 45 MPH or slowing down vehicle vibrates and shakes, brake pedal too. Dealer has replaced front rotors 3 times.
Consumer stated when the emergency parking brake is applied, the brake will lock up, and at times had to reverse vehicle far enough so that emergency brake pawl could release.*ak. Consumer stated vehicle was returned to dealer twice, an accident occurred after the second return, the dealer ordered a new cable for left rear brake, the new cable was not installed until after the vehicle rolled out of the yard striking a tree.
Consumer stated vehicle was stalling, the dealer replaced a fuel regulator, however the vehicle continues to stall.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Started having problems with brakes 3 mos after purchase. At 4230 (7/1/00) miles the shoes & pads were replaced & front rotors machined. At 7989 miles (9/16/00) the rear brakes were replaced & front rotors machined again. At 11085 miles (12/11/00) the front rotors were replaced. At 14672 miles (2/22/01) front rotors were cut. At 18224 miles (5/2/01) rabs valve, master cylinder, front pads all replaced & front rotors replaced (again). At 32457 miles (1/14/02) front pads need replaced (again) & front rotor needs to be machined (again), rear drums were machined. All repair orders refer to the rotor surface as being "uneven" or "out of round".
Park brake does not always release on right rear tire. While driving 30-35 MPH right rear tire locked up, vehicle started to skid and hit a bridge. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
When ABS brakes are applied, due to master cylinder they feel soft and spongy. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
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.
When ABS brake system is activated, headlights/ horn and windshield wipers become inoperable, cause unknown. *ak consumer stated the dealer replaced the ignition but the problem still exists.
Brakes would pulsate when applying them. Thus, resulting in extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and the dealer took a look at brake system, and noted that it was consumers fault for brakes being defective.
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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.
Brakes are defected, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle had come to a complete stop, consumer kept foot on brake, vehicle rolled forward and rear ended vehicle in front, brakes had failed. Towed to dealer, who found brake system contaminated with motor oil. Dealer refused to honor warranty, stated consumer must have put motor oil in brake line.
Vehicle rear ended antoher vehicle and at speed of 20 MPH, and both passenger's side and driver's side airbags did not deploy. Also, when attempting to stop prior to collision anti-lock brakes locked up.
Vehicle pulls to left when braking at low speeds dealer did aligment , disassembled brakes, and inspected them, but defect stills occurs. *ak the misalignment caused wear on left front tire. Alignment was done twice and consumer was taking back the vehicle for another alignment.
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Abs brakes lock up. Dealer declares brakes safe, brakes lock up and are not pumped or "slammed" ,,, standard pressure causes brakes to lock up - occassionally.
Driving 60mph on interstate pheasant flew low in front of verhicle, as the pheasant disapeared in from my view the truck did an abrupt swirve to the left, I had no steering control, the truck went from the right lane accross passing lane and hit head on into flat concrete berrier, the air bags did not deploy, over $9,000 in damage including new frame. When the truck was being hoisted onto rollback I noticed that the tie rod was hanging. The yoke where the tie rod is bolted to (cast iron) was broken off and I noticed a lot of pheasant remains on the tierod and suspension. I am very concerned that a small bird as this would cause the cast iron yoke to break, also why my airbags did not deploy. The front tire and rim did not impact the concrete berrier. When I saw the pheasant I did not react to it, I did not turn the wheel or hit the brakes, this may sound funny but the truck swirved left dirrectly into the berrier. The seat belt saved me from serious injury. My main concern is the pc that the tie rod mounts to and no air bag deployment
When brakes were applied under normal conditions pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and once resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected brakes, and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. Dealer changed brake booster.
Under visual inspection consumer noticed protective coating on brake cable has been rubbed away. Dealer will not repair.
Brakes failed causing a crash, the consumer was injured in the accident, consumer believes the tires were also the cause (unable to verify).
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Two weeks after I bought the truck the airconditioner broke twice, then the ABS light came on for no reason, the seatbelts were recalled and now the transmission is going out. I would like something done about this I.e. Them give me a new truck or my money back. Its getting ridiculous.
Was driving 55mph & vehicle would drift left when brakes applied. Took to dealer & nothing found. Drove some more & problem was getting worse. Took it back & service manager indicated problem was with the brakes. It was drifting left. Also, would drift when steering was released & shaking. Tires were found out of balance. Firestone, wilderness atx, 0235/75r15. Right front tire went flat & was informed ran over a nail, but it could not be produced.
They do not wear even, and do not stay balanced! Unsafe design, how do I get them replaced? I fear for my family!!!*ak (tiresize: 245/65/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/65/16 )
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