Three problems related to brake master cylinder 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. A pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. Dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. This is the third on this truck. Previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since I have owned the vehicle. I replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles.
Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. Dealer replaced master cylinder assembly.