Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving approximately 60 MPH extreme pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact stated that occasionally you can feel the brake pedal pulsate when the anti lock braking system engaged but the brakes did not pulsate. The vehicle began to slow down instead of coming to a stop. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 36,800.
2001 Ford Ranger brakes complaints
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Complete brake failure due to a leak over the rear driver side wheel. This occurred at low speed (10 MPH), and I was able to stop the truck with the emergency brake. I thought the braking systems in modern trucks have redundant lines so that if there is a leak, only half the brakes fail?
I was parked in my driveway, when I reached to release the parking brake. As I pulled the release handle, the bracket and release handle fell onto the parking brake pedal; upon inspection, I noticed that the bolts for the bracket had fallen out without my knowledge. I attempted to put the bolts back in, but only one of them would go back into place, and that one only lasted for a short time.
2001 ford ranger with speed control recall. Consumer states that he was informed that no replacement harness was available. When the harness was available after the repair the ABS and airbag warning lights illuminated. *kb the consumer stated the brakes have started to grab on initial brake application. Which caused the vehicle to jolt to a stop. The consumer was informed the harness disconnection had nothing to do with the warning lights illuminating. The dealer stated the air bag problem was due to a seat belt problem.
Ford 2001 ranger was notified august 2007 of a safety defect with the speed control wiring. I went to my dealer, and was told the new wiring harness was not available, but the existing wiring was unplugged, which would disable the cruise control, & the new harness would be available in november. Immediately, after the dealer unplugged the speed control deactivation switch (scds), there was a fault light for the brake anti-lock system. I went back to the service department and ask why, & was told there was no connection to the speed control sensor. They said they 'fixed' the problem, and I drove home. In less than two miles the anti-lock brake light came back on. The next morning, the light came on twice while driving to and from work. Again the dealer said it was not related to the speed control problem. However, I have visited several web sites where many other people are also having the identical problem, which only started when the scds was disconnected, while waiting for their new wiring harness. When this warning light is on, the anti-lock brake system does not work. When I reconnected the scds, the warning light does not turn on and the anti-lock system works normally. I have called the dealer about this problem, and to ask when I can get the new wiring harness installed. I am being told the two problems are not related, and that there are not enough new harness kits available. I choose to have better brakes every day, so I have reconnected the scds until I can get the new wiring harness installed. How many other people are doing the same thing? How long is reasonable for ford to delay getting the new harness installed?
On several occasions attempted to apply brakes and with brake pedal clear down to floor, vehicle continued to move, seeming to accelerate, rather than slow down. First few times this happened, there was no one else in front of me or my wife at the stop sign, but today, there was. I had to swerve into the ditch to avoid a pile up. This occurred at 35 MPH. Damaged a fence and parked truck on someone's personal property. Minor damage to the ford ranger. Did not get problem checked out the first 2 times, as this occurred when wife was driving and the problem went away and was forgotten. I will definitely be taking it to the shop next week to have this checked out. Based on the other complaints, this seems to be a common problem with these rangers. How many others just haven't been reported, or perhaps died due to failure of the brakes and couldn't report the problem???
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 25 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. As of october 18, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control as part of the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 on october 17, 2007. The contact felt that the disconnection of the vehicle speed control caused the ABS to fail. The current and failure mileages were 97,000.
I was advised by the ford dealer where I bought a used ranger that the rear brakes had been replaced. Upon my own inspection this proved not to be true. Do I have a legitimate complaint and who do I contact for follow up?
Felt rear brakes locking, took off rear drums found the left rear brake shoes had fallen apart. They were causing the rear drums to lock up. The shoes fell completely off the rivets and caused significant damage to the drums. The vehicle only has 45,000 miles on it I will be going to the dealer tomorrow.
Dt*: the contact stated the brakes lock up and have to be pumped to work properly. When the rear wheels were removed, the brakes fell apart. The front brake pads and shoes have been replaced twice. The rear brake pads, shoes, and drums have been replaced once. These components must be replaced every 20,000 miles. The dealership determined this is how the brakes were manufactured.
Dt: contact states: she bought a brand new ford ranger in 2000 and she has had to put 2 transmissions and 2 torque converters on the vehicle within 70,000 miles. The dealer said there was nothing they were going to do about it. She wrote a letter to the president of ford and to the new motor vehicle board and to consumer affairs. She has talked to consumer affairs at ford. She has also talked to the representative in dearborn mi. There was 34,000 miles on the first transmission she replaced. The second transmission was rebuilt. *nm the consumer began to feel a slipping sensation when going up an incline. The brakes were replaced.
The brakes failed due to insufficient vacuum pressure under certain normal driving conditions. There is no brake power if the accelerator is open enough for the engine speed to reach 2500 RPM, during cold idle (after start up), frequently after rapid acceleration in an emergency situation where the brakes are then applied. Dealer agreed that this was a dangerous situation and replaced the brake booster (twice), brake master cylinder, and finally the entire engine. Condition remains the same. Dealer and ford engineer now state that it is operating as designed - evidently designed to fail in critical situations.
The brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together and the travel of the pedals overlaps making it possible to accidentally press both petals at the same time. This ocurred in the winter when I was wearing heavy boots but is possible at any time.
Bought a used 2001 ford ranger it was vibrating when brakes applied. Told the salesman and he said they would fix it. Took the truck in, and they charged me $669.00 said it had been in salt water I bought it april 12th 2004 I did not go near any salt water they knew what the trouble was before I bought it also said warranty did not cover it.
Traveling approx 68 MPH I swurved to avoid going off road.as I jerked the stirring wheel to my rt then back to my left I stepped on my brakes with a hard and consistant presssure,causing my front breaks lockup,which resulted in me losing control of my truck it !!spinning out of control I went only to come to rest after a frontal impact of approximately 55 to 60 mrh as well as a rear impact speed at this point unknown. Besides my front breaks locking up, neither my driver or passenger side air bags deployed.
Ford ranger 2001 4x4 premature brake system wear pads totally worn at 19000 miles and rotors already resurfaced twice. Pads replaced at my cost on third visit to dealer for brake squeal.
Brake pedal went to the floor, while attempting to slow down to a stop. As I was approching stopped traffic, and put my foot on the brake pedal to attempt to slow down. The pedal went to the ground and the truck continued to move. After several attempts at the brake pedal, the rear wheels locked up but the front did not. Causing me to almost spin out on the freeway going about 65mph. The local ford sercive department says it was due to a panic stop that the brake fluid boiled and the pads over heated. But I did not attempt a panic stop. I was going 65 for about 10 minutes, when I attempted to slow down the brakes simply failed. They are charging me for new brake pads, seals and a complete brake fluid flush. Almost $350 dollars.
At less than 22,600 miles, vehicle used in light commuter duty required new brakes twice, the most recent the result of separation of brake lining from brake pad causing rotor to crack beyond repair due to metal-to-metal heat fatigue. Failure occurred with no previous audible or other warning.
The vehicle came from the manufacturer with the wrong rotors. After 19 miles, the rotors and brakes were changed, and again at 32 miles.
The brake rotors were worn which caused heavy vibration and extended stopping distance when the brakes were applied.
While turning into grocery parking lot applied brakes to stop vehicle, but vehicle keep going and smashed through store entrance.vehicle brakes did not respond they are anti lock
The rear brakes locked up which caused the vehicle to skid.
Consumer attempted to apply the brakes, however the vehicle failed to stop.
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Ts the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice with no success.
Consumer was braking for a speed bump when brake pedal went to the floor, when the vehicle wheels hit the speed bump both air bag deployed, as a result the driver lost control of the vehicle and ran into a ditch, and all airbags deployed. .*ak
Consumer applied brake at 40 MPH, the pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Vehicle hit a ditch, no injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
While driving and applying brakes driver can hear a loud noise. Dealer has been notified. However, cannot find cause.
Right rear brake line is rubbing against shock absorber and can result in loss of brakes while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Right rear wheel does 100 % brakeing, left rear, 0 % from factory. Nlm
The tires have been a problem ever since I bought the car. I have asked the dealer to replace them to no evail. The battery went out, the power window on the driver side died, the brakes have been repaired twice the seat belts on both driver and passanger seats replaced the tramission has gone out twice the computer/brain to run the truck has gone out three times. I dont think I can take this truck breaking down all the time for to much longer. Iam in a rental car more then in my truck. Help. *ak (dot number: w2uu ifo tiresize: p225/70r15)
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