Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2003 Ranger.
Bought truck used at 66018 miles truck needed front rotors turned on 2/27/10 @ 79730 miles (rotors warped) replaced front rotors on 12/31/11 (rotors warped) truck again needs front rotors turned on 7/18/13 @103055 miles (rotors warped) to date at approximately every 12,500 miles the front rotors need to be turned. The same brake pads are on from when I bought the truck with 37,037 miles on them.
The contact took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads changed. The mechanic determined that the front brake rotors where corroded and pitted. The rotors had to be replaced. Updated 01/04/06.
: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal, a sound of metal on metal was heard. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the pad separated from the caliper holder on the front passenger side. An independent repair shop replaced the passenger front brake pad. Updated 12/12/2006 -.