Brake Drum Shoes/linings Problems of Ford Ranger

I recently had to repair (at my cost) to have my rear brakes redone due to them locking up. Upon removal of the drums it was very evident that the brake shoes were delaminated (separated) causing my rear end of my truck to lock up and not move. This because this is not a wear issue. This is a safety issue. Truck has 46k miles. I am looking to trade it in on a Toyota, which will be the first japanese vehicle that I have ever considered. Rust is also starting to form between the bed and the gate.

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I just had a conversation with a man by the name of brian at the phone number 1800-392-Ford (that the dealer gave me) about my problem. I am very upset and will be filing a complaint about this as a safety issue to the safer cargov website. Among others. This is in regards to my 2004 for Ranger edge 4x4. I just recently had to repair (at my cost) to have my rear brakes redone due to them locking up. Upon removal of the drums it was very evident that the brake shoes were delaminated (separated) causing my rear end of my truck to lock up and not move. Knowing that Ford does not cover wear items" I figured that they would cover this because this is not a wear issue. This is a safety issue. Brake shoes should not separate (wear yes, separate no). A truck with 37 k miles should not have rear brake pads come apart period. If this is what Ford calls quality then im very disappointed in my purchase. And as of now I am disappointed about the lack of concern of the potential safety problem this could cause. Its a good thing that I was not going 50 mph or higher when it locked up. Or on top of that have another person in the vehicle . . Safety? or wear? your call quality ?.

Felt rear brakes locking, took off rear drums found the left rear brake shoes had fallen apart. They were causing the rear drums to lock up. The shoes fell completely off the rivets and caused significant damage to the drums. The vehicle only has 45,000 miles on it I will be going to the dealer tomorrow.

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The consumer felt the brakes lock up, and the parking brake locked up also. Consumer had to pump brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the rear cable, shoes, and drums.

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When truck is driven in the morning, no matter at what speed, rear brakes lock up. Truck is fine for the rest of day. Owner phoned two dealerships about problem. Owner was told by one of dealerships that there was a new material on the brake lining that would prevent this problem. Problem has not been corrected.

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