Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
Sudden brake failure --two instances first in sept 2009 and today --severe corrosion on rear brake lines and lose of brake fluid and no brakes ---need to check all 1997 Ford Rangers XLT for similar problems as can result in a crash. I have had repairs made as afraid of repeat also notice corrosion at front brake lines.
Emergency brake handle/control pulled out and was loose on several occasions required replacement due to the screws pulling out from weak metal. Mjs.