Five problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 .
Need to replace brake line every 40,000. Rubs against rear shock causing a hole that leaks brake fluid.
My pickup had undiagnosed braking difficulties since a mileage of 150. The brake pedal will not depress, then breaks free, greatly increasing my reaction time. This occurs up to 25 times per day in varying degrees. Freeway Ford Mercury has attempted to diagnose the problem with the help of the manufacturer representative. They have replaced the power brake booster twice, the proportioning valve, linkage, and other suspected faulty parts to no avail. On the third visit it was found that my right rear brake cylinder has never worked. This was replaced, but had no affect on the sticking brake pedal. Following this visit, the Ford hotline advised that I drive the truck 1,000 additional miles in hopes that it would.
Right rear brake line is pressed against rear shock causing a groove to form in the flexable part of the brake line. Problem was caught by owner before failure occurred.
Brake line needs to be replaced every 40 thousand miles due to shocks rubbing on line. Due to lost of break fluid. Please provide further information.