Ford Ranger brake failure problems

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · NV

After arriving in Carson City from Reno, NV and running errands on local city side streets the vehicle began making a loud ticking noise which transitioned to a whomp/whomp/whomp noise. I pulled over at the nearest opportunity into a business parking lot and the vehicle brakes immediately locked up. I received the following error messages on screen; > Anti lock brake system failure >Hill start assist failed >Electric parking brake failed >Collision assist unavailable >Check engine brake light >I checked documentation for release of parking brake and followed directions and the brake would not release. After multiple attempts the brakes would not release. Next I tried putting the vehicle into reverse and the brake finally released. All warning lights now remain on and brakes pull to the rights when applied.

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 Jul 7, 2025 · Brakes · 100 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2025 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while her son was operating the vehicle, the message "Brake Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS Module had failed, and a software update was needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · AZ · crash

I was slowly pulling forward, parking my vehicle. I pressed the brakes and they did not engage. I pumped my brakes and my foot was down to the floor with no brake activity and an involuntary acceleration occurred causing me to crash into a brick wall. Fortunately, I was the only person injured in the crash. The police were called and my vehicle was towed to be repaired. It was inspected by my insurance company. I called Ford several times to ask that the vehicle be inspected by a Ford investigator to determine why the brakes failed and the involuntary acceleration occurred. They misdirected me at least 10 times. I informed that there were 12 reports of the identical problem happening to other 2019 Ford Ranger owners. They ignored my requests. Upon recommendation by Ford Customer Service, my car was towed from a body shop to a Ford dealer where they informed by that there was at least one instance that the diagnostics showed a sensor failure. At no time did any warning light appear on my dash signaling me there was an issue of a sensor failure. In spite of this problem, Ford continues to ignore my request for an inspection of the vehicle. I went to a Doctor as I had a very bad headache and pain throughout my body. I had a concussion and soft tissue damage along my right side, both hands and elbows.

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle rolled backward after the vehicle was shifted into park while parked on an incline. The contact called the dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V202000 (Parking Brake). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

On 04-07-2021 I was traveling west on florida s.r. 60 / us 301; when a car in front of me was stopping. I applied the brakes and failed to stop in time; hitting the rear end of the auto in front of me. It appears to me that the brakes did not work correctly to stop. I feel (felt) like the brake pedal when applied felt like air in the brake line system. The brake petal almost went all the way to the floor. Their was only about 3130 miles on the vehicle at the time of this invident. I still feel that there is a problem with the brakes and had them checked by the dealer on 08-20-2021 where they performed a brake inspection and the pads and rotor were measured. Upon the filing of this report I still do not feel comfortable nor safe driving this vehicle with the brake issue. Also my front driver air bag did not deploy. The auto body manager said when I asked as to why; that the sensor perhaps was not hit straight on to make it deploy. I will follw up on an additional complaint on the air bag issue

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Brakes · 50 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive effort was needed while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to west herr ford of hamburg (5025 camp rd, hamburg, ny 14075) where a service manager acknowledged the brake failure and stated that he would alert the manufacturer of the failure. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer himself however, he was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50.*dt consumer says that when depressing the brake pedal it takes at least 2 inches before the brakes apply. This causes the brake pedal to go below the gas pedal. Also, consumer states that vehicle can be shifted out of park without the brake pedal being applied. This causes the vehicle to lunge forward.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Brakes · 39,875 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Driving 40 MPH down city street, straight, the vehicle in front of me, which I had 4 car length between him and me, stop fast, I put me brakes on and my truck was not responding. I putt both of my feet on the break peddle and it went to the floor and still no respond to the brakes. Well, my truck hit the truck in front and the front of the truck was all messed up, not able to drive it and transmission fluid leaking to the street. After the truck was fix, they tested the brake by pilling each tries off check all the spec, pulled the rotors off and applied the brakes to each wheel one at a time and ran the calibers out to it limits and install the rotors, tires and road tested the brakes check ok at that time but the brake were not at 100% and was still were soft a bit. I ask ford dealers to install a new master cylinder and each one refused to do that, why, I asked? I received many different answers, but not to why they will not want to install the master cylinder. So, left in a amazement! Months later I heard about a recalls on ford truck with brakes problems, they explain the condition of the problem and my truck fit it to the (t). Now the brakes in my truck is getting softer and not working very well at times. Yesterday, I move the truck, I put the brakes on started the truck and the brakes went to the floor again. Same thing all over again. I am very glad, I used a different car. I was hurt but the next time I might be going faster and well, you get the picture. Help some one please!!!

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Brakes · 214,299 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford ranger. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed while depressing the pedal multiple times. The vehicle finally came to a stop. The failure recurred and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,299.

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Suspension · 128,000 miles · OH

During routine maintenance found a 6 to 8 inch hole rusted through the frame just behind the right front tire and front suspension attachment location. No repair has been made, but frame looks to be weakened at this point.. Photos available. Other issues due to rust: spring 2013: replaced engine oil pan - leaking oil due to rust holes. Winter 2013: body repair - major rust and right side accident damage - much more rust coming on truck. Autumn 2013: replaced 5 feet rusted brake line to rear brakes - leaking brake fluid, no brakes. Summer 2012: steel wheels were replaced due to rusted bead area causing weakness and air leakage. Spare tire mount found inoperable due to rusted support.