Parking Brake Problems of Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger owners have reported 29 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Ranger


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Ford Ranger

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that upon arriving to the residence and applying the parking brake and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backwards. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a complete stop after rolling across the street and through the   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

04 Ford truck Ranger( Ford refused to honor warranty)* the consumer reported a binding/seizing problem with the rear brakes. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern. The second incident the rear brakes seized to the point where the consumer was unable to drive the vehicle.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Park brake does not always release on right rear tire. While driving 30-35 mph right rear tire locked up, vehicle started to skid and hit a bridge. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.   Read details...




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