Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Ranger


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Emergency brakes have not failed, however the cable rubs against the sway bar bracket causing a hole in the cable housing.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

The emergency parking brake line is rubbing against the rear shock, it makes a hole . Please describe.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Parking brake was checked twice and dealer claims it is normal. Pedal has to be pushed to last click (to the floor) to prevent vehicle from rolling backwards on any gradient, including slight. Dealer also states that vehicle should be parked in gear in order to prevent rolling backwards.   Read details...


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