Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (three problems).
My son was driving his Ford Ranger xl 2002 when due to a pedestrian, the car in front of him slammed on their brakes causing my son to rear end them. Snowy weather was a factor. The brakes didn't catch as they should have. Read details...
I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT ext. Cab and the brakes started some squealing around 23,000 miles. Well, I took the truck back to the dealer and they had to resurface the front rotors and rear drums. The dealer I think did a great job, it took them 4-5 hours, although they did it at their cost. Read details...
While driving up a hill vehicle suddenly accelerated backward. The driver applied the brakes, and brake pedal went down to floor. This caused the vehicle to hit a tree. Consumer had the vehicle towed the mechanic, who could not duplicate the problem. Read details...