One problem related to brake disc pads has been reported for the 2000 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2000 Ranger.
While driving 30 mph consumer applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic determined that rear brake wheel cylinder froze up. Also, pads broke, and damaged the drum. With only 33800 miles on the vehicle consumer thought it strange for the noted failure. Brakes going bad so the consumer took the vehicle to the shop.