Brake Disc problems of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Six problems related to brake disc have 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.

1 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

Front brakes are wearing out unevenly, one side more than the other. Contacted dealer.

2 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2002

While vehicle was at dealer for rotor replacement mechanic noticed calipers were stuck. Please provide additional information.

3 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

4 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2000

Started having problems with brakes 3 mos after purchase. At 4230 (7/1/00) miles the shoes & pads were replaced & front rotors machined. At 7989 miles (9/16/00) the rear brakes were replaced & front rotors machined again. At 11085 miles (12/11/00) the front rotors were replaced. At 14672 miles (2/22/01) front rotors were cut. At 18224 miles (5/2/01) rabs valve, master cylinder, front pads all replaced & front rotors replaced (again). At 32457 miles (1/14/02) front pads need replaced (again) & front rotor needs to be machined (again), rear drums were machined. All repair orders refer to the rotor surface as being "uneven" or "out of round".

5 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2000

Brakes pulling to left when stopping, dealer says Ford working on it. Dealer fails to attempt repair. Advises me to drive until notified in future.

6 Brake Disc problem

They do not wear even, and do not stay balanced! unsafe design, how do I get them replaced? I fear for my family!!! (tiresize: 245/65/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/65/16 ).




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