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2019 Ford Ranger brakes problems

20 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 11,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
11,000
crashes
5
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Disc: rotor
    1
  • Disc: pads
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Ford Ranger brakes problems in other years

1990199520002005201020202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Ford Ranger brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2019 Ford Ranger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 2, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · MT

The brakes failed within hours of owning the Certified, WARRANTIED VEHICLE. ALMOST had an accident. Within <5 weeks of owning this warrantied certified vehicle, was stranded on Rine Ridge Indian Reservation and on the highway. Engine jerk so bad feels like I a derby car. Then just stalls. The dont comply with their own 172 point certified inspection. They claim two keys for specified vehicle. They gave me two 1 starts the vehicle the other errors no key in ignition when you insert into ignition. NOW I have to pay bills to get a warrantied certified vehicle repaired plus loaner car because Ford McKie k owing sold an Unsafe vehicle under deceptive pretense. Multiple engine and brake failures which was supposedly certified inspected.

Filed Dec 22, 2023 · Brakes, Fuel system · WV · crash

Unintended Aceleration Veheicle experienced normal stop with no anomaly. Upon release of brakes, experienced reported Wide Open Throttle" Brakes were ineffective. Vehicle accelerate thru intersection striking guardrail with significant damage. WOT stopped by shutting of engine. Vehicle currently in repair. Reported event to local dealer service dept, Insurance Rep and Ford referencing 2010 Class Action Lawsuit for similar events, All claim no knowledge of such an event. Vehicle had no previous reports of similar events

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with an abnormal squealing sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the brake pads and brake discs. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed May 25, 2023 · Brakes · ME

Vehicle is a 2019 Ford Ranger mileage is 25700..just had to have all four rotors and brake pads replaced. rear axle rotors showed unaccepatable pitting causing premature wear on pads, while front showed evidence of intermittent pulsing, causing uneven wear . dealership informed me that their hands were tied, this was considfered a normal wear and tear. Ford Customer Care also informed me that there were no programs at this moment to address this problem. I have noticed on your site that there are consumer complaints about the brakes on this vehicle and it's my request that further investigation of the brakes and materials is warranted

Filed Feb 3, 2023 · Brakes · MI

This trucks rear brake pads have been wearing unevenly since it was new. The inside rear brake pads are showing heavy wear and the outside pads are not showing even wear. This truck has been into the Kendall Ford of Wasilla Alaska for service in early 2022 and this was first noted and repaired. Now this issues has been found again by owner/operator. There seems to be and issue with the slid pins/bolts for caliper are not allowing the outside pads to slide when pedal is active. This is not an isolated issue according to blogs I have found on this issue.

Filed Jan 9, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · 16,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that they had received a notification on the main control computer screen and the vehicle's notifications app indicated that there was an electrical failure occurring with the steering. The contact then stated at the same time the vehicle began to self-direct causing an excessive amount of force required to steer the vehicle. The brakes became difficult to depress causing an excessive amount of pressure to be applied on the brake pedal in order to get the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

The failed component is a small wheel speed sensor on the rear axle. The sensor is designed in a way where it inserts into the axle and sits close enough to the gears that it can be hit by the gears during bumps/potholes/etc. The issue puts myself and others at risk as when the sensor malfunctions or breaks, it disables multiple safety features of the truck including: Antilock brakes, traction control, power steering, hill assist, and collision avoidance system. Other systems affected include cruise control. The problem has been reproduced with three separate speed sensors, two OEM sensors and one after market. I have had the vehicle inspected by a Ford dealership for the issue. Issues prior to the first replaced sensor was the sensors have issues with cold climate. When snow or ice is on the roadway, the sensors have issues and disable all the above features. Appears the design cannot withstand the cold weather.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and approaching traffic, while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance Emergency Automatic braking activated and stopped the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Brakes · 19,500 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes had malfunctioned and the brake pedal was spongy or in some cases would extend to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and no service was performed. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,500.

Filed Sep 30, 2021 · Brakes · TX

When applying brake you have to pump brakes, if going at a low speed you’ll only slow down about 20% if going 50mph or higher you have to pump brakes 2-3 times to get the mushyness to go away and start braking properly

Questions about the 2019 Ford Ranger brakes

Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ford Ranger, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2019 Ford Ranger brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 11,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Ranger brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Ranger have bad brakes?

The Ford Ranger model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (115 complaints), 1999 (88 complaints) and 2000 (78 complaints).

Other 2019 Ford Ranger problems

Transmission 92Electrical 41Engine 31Visibility 24Suspension 21Driver assistance 16Lights 14Acceleration 12Fuel system 9Seats 9Seat belts 7Steering 5Airbags 4Wheels 4Body 3Tires 2

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