Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows twelve common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (five problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Rear wheels would lock up intermittently when brakes are applied on wet road. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Rear brake line was rubbing on rear shock absorber which caused damage to shock absorber. Also, would cause brake line to chafe. Dealer notified, and would perform repairs under consumer's extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

1998 Ford Ranger pickup truck. Pulsating brake pedal,l suspected warped front brake rotors. I had similar problem with 1991 Ford explorer. First occurance in March 2001 Ford replaced rotors under warranty on 2/12/2001, vehicle had 24,170 miles at time of repair.   Read details...


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