general problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.

I was driving on a residential road, coming up to a third speed bump. I stepped on the breaks to slow down a little bit and my engine reved and started going faster. I hit the breaks and my truck spun out, off the road and stopped. The seat belt harness did not lock up; the shoulder strap stayed loose, and my head was being hit against the steering wheel. Then, somehow I fell out of the truck. This has never happened before. 05/17/13 I took my truck in to get the recall fixed, and get everything checked out.

Undercarriage and frame has excessive rust problems causing parts on frame to fail and fall off.

In 2001 purchased a new Ford 2001 XLT Ranger from a dealership. In March/April 2009, at 76,000 miles it became necessary to replace the entire rear brakeline system due to rot. In Dec /Jan 2009 the bed of the truck and the rear bumper became loose. In the early spring of 2010 the rear bumper fell off in my hands. The vehicle was set for service at an auto repair shop. Upon inspection the frame and bed attachment, leaf springs and frame attachments, main frame, were corroded and rotted with visible holes. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The repairs have not been undertaken because a suitable replacement frame is unavailable and repairs at this time are unaffordable.

I was advised by the Ford dealer where I bought a used Ranger that the rear brakes had been replaced. Upon my own inspection this proved not to be true. Do I have a legitimate complaint and who do I contact for follow up?.

The vehicle came from the manufacturer with the wrong rotors. After 19 miles, the rotors and brakes were changed, and again at 32 miles.

Consumer attempted to apply the brakes, however the vehicle failed to stop.

The rear brakes locked up which caused the vehicle to skid.

The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Ts the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice with no success.