Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 15859 | 05/01/2002 | 637710 | Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 15022 | 06/01/2001 | 622841 | Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes c1230, c1229, or c1237. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 15147 | 08/01/2001 | 624885 | Some vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and/or steering wheel movement,noise,or brake grab/lockup . *et | 11/15/2001 | |
| 14898 | 05/01/2001 | 620215 | Some vehcles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and / or steering wheel movement during light to moderate braking. *tt | 07/20/2001 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 1 | 12/01/2099 | |
| Abs light had been turning on and off for weeks and brakes had not been functioning properly. then light was on all the time. at intersections i would apply the brakes and they would barely stop the truck. once it was stopped the truck would then suddenly roll forward again even with brake pedal pressed to floor. front and back pads were replaced by my mechanic. problem still occurred, especially when going down hill. took it back to my mechanic and was advised to take it to the dealership since it was not the brake pads and was still under warranty. rude service rep at dealership went with me for a test drive, said he could not verify my complaint even though the abs light was on for the whole ride. he claimed my mechanic had screwed something up, said the intermittant brake failure was all in my imagination, etc. but since it was a safety issue he would do further diagnostics. two and a half weeks later after bad customer service the truck's non-existant brake problem turned out to be water collecting under the driver's side seat and rusting out a sensor for the abs system. entire abs system replaced. problems solved for now but what about when it rusts out again? why had water collected there? i do not drive in rivers or lakes. it would have cost me $2500 in parts and labor if it had not been under warranty. dt | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 19 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | |||
| 27079 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal fell to the floor. took vehicle to dealer, dealer removed hub cap, and noticed the brake adjuster spring was broken. cause is unknown.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 157000 | 1 | |
| Abs light (orange) always on, 2000 ford ranger. also received recall for cruise but not abs. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 123088 | ||
| Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. a pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. this is the third on this truck. previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since i have owned the vehicle. i replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 96836 | ||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. dealer replaced master cylinder assembly. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 123088 | ||
| Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. a pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. this is the third on this truck. previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since i have owned the vehicle. i replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 96836 | ||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. dealer replaced master cylinder assembly. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 123088 | ||
| Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. a pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. this is the third on this truck. previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since i have owned the vehicle. i replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 96836 | ||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. dealer replaced master cylinder assembly. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 123088 | ||
| Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. a pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. this is the third on this truck. previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since i have owned the vehicle. i replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 96836 | ||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. dealer replaced master cylinder assembly. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 123088 | ||
| Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. a pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. this is the third on this truck. previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since i have owned the vehicle. i replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 96836 | ||
| Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. dealer replaced master cylinder assembly. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 86000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. the brake light failed he took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer disconnected the cruises control, but the failure was not corrected. he took the vehicle back to the dealer. the dealer stated there was nothing they could do. he will contact the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. li | |||
| 06/03/2002 | 64900 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 ford ranger xlt 3.0 liter at 39,000 miles my antilock brakes went out. they stop working and made my stops during bad weather more dangerous. my speedometer and odometer stop working at around 64,000 miles and was not able to afford the repair. i have been calculating the speed over the past 7 years and the mileage. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 50170 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. while driving 10 mph after accelerating from a stop, the contact made an abrupt stop and the brakes failed. she drove home at a low speed and, once there, she noticed brake fluid pumping out of the brake lines. the vehicle was towed to a local muffler shop the following day. the contact was informed that the brake lines had corroded through the passenger side rear brake lines. no repairs have been made because the parts have not yet arrived. the failure and current mileages were 50,170. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 34172 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford ranger brake line failure -- the right-rear brake line ruptured. this is the second brake line rupture in a little over 1 year. the first rupture was with the left-rear brake line in march 2007. the cost of the repair was $295.00. the second rupture occurred on july 2, 2008. this repair has not been performed as yet. both ruptures occurred without warning and during an attempt to apply the brakes. upon applying the brakes, the pedal went spongy, and both the brake warning light and abs warning light came on. the vehicle did eventually stop. fortunately, there where no other vehicles or pedestrians in front of me. upon initial inspection, the brake line was leaking fluid and the master brake cylinder reservoir was below half full. a closer inspection revealed that the brake line had rusted through near the fittings. this vehicle has approximately 34,000 miles and is driven infrequently. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 57000 | 2 | 03/15/2000 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. brake shoes on the rear, has a safety defect. the spring on the bottom of the brake shoes have a self adjuster the spring at the bottom rubbed the self adjuster. it did not rub brake shoes . it started making a noise in the wheel. the contact took it off and found the broken spring . while driving on highway it made a rattling noise on july, 15 2005. no crash involved. no police report taken. no injuries reported. *ak the bottom brake shoe retaining spring was installed on the outside of the self adjuster, which eventually rubbed the spring and broke. about 2 months later the other side started making a noise an it had also broke. after installing the new brake shoe the consumer found that the spring should have been installed behind the self adjuster. the consumer has one of the springs in his possession. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/04/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. the transmission shifted into neutral and the abs indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. if the contact immediately activates the hazard lights, the failure will correct itself. the failure has occurred more than 30 times within one month. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. updated 11/12/08 *cn updated 11/18/08. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 49800 | 3 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated abs engaged intermittently while stopping. the brake pedal was depressed several times before the vehicle began to slow down. no repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 87000 | 1 | 03/15/2004 |
| Dt: consumer states the abs brakes don't work. took vehicle to the ford service department and they didn't know what the cause of the problem was. . consumer had both the back and front brakes replaced. when driving down a hill the vehicle won't stop.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 58089 | 2 | 02/23/2001 |
| Consumer stated: the serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the abs light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out. *jb | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle experienced problems with the brakes. there was moisture building up on the brakes, causing the vehicle to make a loud boom when trying to move forward. owner contacted the dealer, and the manufacturer who is telling the owner that there was nothing to be concerned about. *ak when the consumer released the parking brake and engaged the clutch he had to accelerate as much as 3500 rpm's to make the vehicle move forward or backwards. *bf *nm | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 51000 | 2 | 07/10/2000 |
| I was driving on a secondary road at approximately 35 - 40 mph and as i came to the crest of a downhill section, i lightly touched the brakes due to snow on the road. the truck veered violently to the left and went into a skid. i corrected and again lightly touched the brakes and the truck again veered violently to the left and i was unable to correct before the truck left the roadway and struck a large tree stump. the truck is awaiting insurance adjustment decision on repair.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 35000 | 7 | 11/13/2001 |
| Two minor accidents and several near accidents due to antilock brake failure, requested dealer look into problem, they said pads are the problem, pads were replaced two months ago. independent mechanic confirmed that antilock was non functional. *jb | |||
| 07/24/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Torions should of been put on instead spring brakes were put on | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| When abs brakes are applied, due to master cylinder they feel soft and spongy. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 12/02/2001 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 8 | |||
| 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.*slc | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| 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. *slc | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | 02/19/2001 | |
| Brakes are defected, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to floor. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2001 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 04/12/2001 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 5 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| 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. *yh | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| 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 *ak | |||
| 11/11/2000 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| 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. | |||
| 12/22/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 | |
| While driving about 35 mph stepped on brakes pedal and vehicle would slow down a little, but won't stop when getting close to the object in front. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| The brakes did not stop the vehicle at all. | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 6 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brakes would lock up when first applied after sitting at night during rainy weather. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 1 | 09/18/1999 | |
| Vehicle pulled to the right or left when applying brakes in a sudden/emergency situations. also, pedal pulsated when applying brakes, and became worse when applying brakes at higher speed. vehicle has been in dealer's shop. dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the right when brakes were applied. dealer notified, and made some repairs. currently, vehicle was still pulling to the left. dealer notified again, and was unable to resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/17/2000 | 6 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While attempting to stop truck, i applied the brakes gentaly, truck shook violently and pulled to the left, almost causing an accident with another vehicle | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 129000 | 2 | 07/04/2003 |
| Abs brake light on. speedometer not working engine light on. changed abs sensor. engine light went out. speedometer working but will bounce around when directional is put on or when foot is applied to brake. abs sensor light is still on. called ford and told them i noticed a recall on some of these rangers for the abs sensor they are telling me this vehicle is not on the list. well it should be. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 13 | 5 | 04/10/2005 |
| Occasional loss of all braking power. 2000 ford ranger 4x4 pick-up. this vehicle on several occasions in the past two months without any notice has had complete or drastic braking power loss. there are no indicator warning lights of any type to indicate there is a problem. on two occasions i almost hit other vehicles in the rear due to brake failure and my wife failed to stop at a stop sign and went out into the path of an on coming vehicle. (no accident). *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 04/14/2001 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 20000 | 40 | |
| While driving there was unwanted acceleration. the consumer states it becomes very violent upon coming to a stop. *ak when the consumer stopped using the auto speed control the surging did not occur until early 2005. there was a banging noise coming from the rear when braking due to the rear speed sensor and the brake pump, it made the vehicle feel as if it were being hit in the back. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 36000 | 3 | 01/08/2000 |
| 12/16/02 (36,635 miles) first notified dealer that brakes seemed to take farther distance for stop and that there was a severe vibration in the whole vehicle when braking. they determined the front rotors were faulty and fixed them. 5/5/03 (40,771 miles) truck was returned to dealer for the same issue, both front rotors, calipers, and pads were replaced. 9/13/04 (55,637 miles) truck was returned again to the dealer for the same problem and was told by dealer that the issue was now the rear drums being out of round and that they would fix for 300 dollars. consumer plans to get a second opinion.*ak | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 22950 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| When pressing on the brake to make a quick stop on dry pavement, the brake pedal bent approximately 15 degrees preventing me from stopping in time to avoid hitting the car in front of me. the truck did not skid nor did the the anti-lock brake systems activate. | |||
| 5 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| 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. *scc | |||
| 2 | |||
| 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. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was taken to the dealer for brake problems. *yd | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| 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. *slc | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed causing a crash, the consumer was injured in the accident, consumer believes the tires were also the cause (unable to verify). *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/26/2002 | |||
| Front brakes are wearing out unevenly, one side more than the other.contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| While vehicle was at dealer for rotor replacement mechanic noticed calipers were stuck. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 6 | 04/01/2000 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| 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. *slc | |||
| 11/29/2000 | 10 | 07/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 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 ) | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 1 | 09/18/1999 | |
| Vehicle pulled to the right or left when applying brakes in a sudden/emergency situations. also, pedal pulsated when applying brakes, and became worse when applying brakes at higher speed. vehicle has been in dealer's shop. dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Brakes pulling to left when stopping, dealer says ford working on it. dealer fails to attempt repair. advises me to drive until notified in future. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 33775 | 2 | |
| While driving 30 mph consumer applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic determined that rear brake wheel cylinder froze up. also, pads broke, and damaged the drum. *ak with only 33800 miles on the vehicle consumer thought it strange for the noted failure. brakes going bad so the consumer took the vehicle to the shop. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 03/13/2000 |
| When applying the brakes the front brakes are making a growling noise. took the front wheel off the truck, checked the brake pads and rotors. the back side of the rotor is deteriorating and in return is eating up the brake pad. took truck to roberts ford in wood river, il. in may 2004 and notified the dealer of the defect. the shop manager refused to fix the problem, told me this was general maintainance. i realize that brake pads are general maintainance but when the brake rotor is eating up the pads this is not general maintainance this is a defect.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Problems with vehicle's brake rotors.*mr there was a scrapping noise in the left front wheel.*ts | |||
| 06/23/2002 | 10125 | 2 | 03/30/2000 |
| Rotors replaced twice in june 2002 jim doyle dealer said rotors were damaged by bad calipers, 10000 miles.. in august 2003 (west ford couldn't wait until the following wee,k rotors were replaced again with 5000 miles . brake pads in very good shape. pads were not replaced !st replacement under warranty 2nd $300.00..*ak | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| The rotors experienced premature wear, when the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and vibrated.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| There was vibration when applying brakes. dealer determined that front rotors had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| When applying brakes at 45 mph or slowing down vehicle vibrates and shakes, brake pedal too. dealer has replaced front rotors 3 times.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/03/2003 | 35470 | 1 | |
| The vehicle did not accelerate, because the brakes locked up. the dealership indicated the problem was caused by the brake drums rusting. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 6 | 04/01/2000 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 5 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 33775 | 2 | |
| While driving 30 mph consumer applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic determined that rear brake wheel cylinder froze up. also, pads broke, and damaged the drum. *ak with only 33800 miles on the vehicle consumer thought it strange for the noted failure. brakes going bad so the consumer took the vehicle to the shop. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/04/2010 | 92000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side brake line was rubbing against the shocks and the metal bracket that held the rear passenger side brake line separate was missing. the contact spoke with the dealer who advised him that no such part existed; the contact, however, found the part on the manufacturers website. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000. | |||
| 01/02/2001 | |||
| Under visual inspection consumer noticed protective coating on brake cable has been rubbed away. dealer will not repair. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| When abs brakes are applied, due to master cylinder they feel soft and spongy. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 11/11/2000 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||