Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Nine problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2000

Rear brakes grabbed causing a loss of control on damp road. Vehical was inspected may 2000. Good brake linning front and rear.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2000

Brakes and tires were defective. . The consumer applied brakes the pedal went all th e way to the floor. Also, two front tires blew out while driving on the highway.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1999

Left front rotor. Cracked all the way through. With numerous other partial thickness cracks. Rotor in good shape.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

While driving and applying the brakes, pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, front left brake rotor cracked, causing brakes to pulsate.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/08/1999

Brakes locked up while driving in rain vehicle "froze" and ran over centerline nearly missing oncoming vehicle.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/06/1999

Within 36,000 miles the left front brake rotor cracked, less than 3,000 miles later the right front brake rotor cracked. The first rotor was replaced by the dealership under warranty. The second one was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/04/1999

When it rains braking system locks up which may cause a loss of control and may result in a crash. Also, dealer cleaned the drums, but problem is still occurring.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/06/1998

When consummer steps on the brakes pedal to stop vehicle he can feel a vibration on entire vehicle. Dealer had explained to consumer that there was a problem with the rotors. Consumer said the first time it happened was at 15000 miles, and the second time at 24000.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Brakes and tires are defective.



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