Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2001

Front brakes were low,replaced front brake pads and resurface rotors.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2001

There was loose gravel on road and pavement was wet at the intersection, when attempting a right turn brakes locked up, vehicle lost control and involved in an accident.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/06/1998

Hydraulic brake system completely failed.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/12/1996

While driving and applied the brakes in the rain and they locked up, also if it is damp and applying the brakes, they will grab and lock up, after the pads dry up they will function normally, but when they are damp they do not perform correctly. Consumer stated when on damp or humid mornings when vehicle is first driven the brakes tend to grab upon the first or second stopping attemp, if vehicle has been parked for 15 or 20 minutes on a rainy day the brake tens to grab until drums and rotors are warmed up and dry from use.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer was driving and the brake didn't stop truck, please describe .

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes grab constantly, worse in damp weather.




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