Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake problems |
Emergency brake cables are designed incorrectly-rub on each other and leaf spring cutting through jackets. Cannot use brake without it locking rear brakes. Noted a lot of Rangers have same problem. People cannot use parking brake making the possibility of a run away vehicle. Read details...
After a snow or a rain parking brake will freeze. Ford service message said that it was a common problem with these trucks. Dealer told consumer that parking brake could not be used when snowing or raining. Consumer feels this is a safety hazard. Read details...
While applying the parking brake the level will go down . But the brake level will not come up at all. Read details...