2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,933 miles

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problem #3

Nov 242009

Ranger

  • 170,800 miles
Sudden brake failure --two instances first in Sept 2009 and today --severe corrosion on rear brake lines and lose of brake fluid and no brakes ---need to check all 1997 Ford Ranger XLT for similar problems as can result in a crash. I have had repairs made as afraid of repeat also notice corrosion at front brake lines.

- Califon, NJ, USA

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problem #2

May 291998

Ranger

  • miles
Emergency brake light failed. Mjs

- Carlisle B, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011998

Ranger

  • miles
Emergency brake handle/control pulled out and was loose on several occasions required replacement due to the screws pulling out from weak metal. Mjs

- Carlisle B, PA, USA

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