Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

17 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/17/1999

Passenger's front wheel locks up which causes brake lock up, and may result in a crash. Been to dealer several times. First time it was the rear brakes. Currently, dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/02/1998

Consumer was driving on the street, approx. 30-35 mph, needed to apply brakes when vehicle braking system locked up without warning, causing vehicle to vibrate/shake/ and out of control. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the brakes was defective and repair at the cost to consumer.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/18/1997

When driving down on the highway if the brake pedal is pressed softly the rear brakes lock up and don't want to release. Dealer has been contacted.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1997

Driving, started applying brakes, rear brakes grabbed and locked up, lost control of vehicle, happens only when humidity is high or weather is rainy. Waiting for parts from dealer since July. Not under recall.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/02/1996

Braking ability is reduced by approximately 60% in wet weather. (1st vehicle on 601633).

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1996

Brakes lock up only during wet road conditions. Vehicle been to dealer's repair shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Please provide any further details on this matter .

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/11/1996

Anti lock brakes continually lock up causing loss of control, vehicle went into ditch on one occasion, brakes can not be repaired to the lack of replacement parts.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Upon applying force to the brake pedal in wet weather conditions the front brakes grab, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/16/1996

Traveling at moderate speeds on any rough surface and making a panic stop, there appears to be loss of brake effectiveness and a response from rear abs.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the left. Cause unknown.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

In wet and cold weather the abs brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the abs brakes they freeze/lock up, and the vehicle veers to the right, also extended stopping distance occurs cause unknown.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When it's raining outside the rear wheels lock up when the brakes are applied. Dealer can't find solution.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a slide. The dealer has been notified.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving in wet road conditions the abs braking system has front wheel lock-up, a loud growling noise is heard when this happens.

17 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Vehicle's abs braking system has front wheels lock up when driving in wet/raining road conditions.



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