10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #13

Apr 231997

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving, started applying brakes, rear brakes grabbed and locked up, lost control of vehicle, happens only when humidity is high or weather is rainy. Waiting for parts from dealer since July. Not under recall.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #12

Jul 281997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving in wet road conditions the ABS braking system has front wheel lock-up, a loud growling noise is heard when this happens.

- Laurel, MS, USA

problem #11

Mar 171997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident/injuries.

- Indianola, IA, USA

problem #10

Jul 221997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system has front wheels lock up when driving in wet/raining road conditions.

- Laurel, MS, USA

problem #9

May 011997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes vibrate when applied.

- Soquel, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 111995

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up 20 times.

- Waldron, AR, USA

problem #7

Mar 101997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the left. Cause unknown.

- Bells, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 271997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
In wet and cold weather the ABS brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.

- Crestline, OH, USA

problem #5

Sep 011996

Ranger

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal in wet weather conditions the front brakes grab, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.

- Mt. Union, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 021996

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Braking ability is reduced by approximately 60% in wet weather. (1st vehicle on 601633)

- Kodiak, AK, USA

problem #3

Jul 081996

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident, also seat belt failed in accident, causing injury.

- Mineral Springs, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 291996

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes failed, causing consumer to lose braking power.

- Fairview, TN, USA

problem #1

Apr 161996

Ranger

  • miles
Traveling at moderate speeds on any rough surface and making a panic stop, there appears to be loss of brake effectiveness and a response from rear ABS.

- Colorado Spr, CO, USA