10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 302002

Ranger

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While driving at 45 mph throttle sticks open and vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and took off. Driver firmly held brake pedal to the floor and shift vehicle into netural to gain control. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

- Conyers, GA, USA

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problem #5

Mar 221999

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

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problem #4

May 192000

(reported on)

Ranger

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Self adjusting brake kite is not installed causing the rear brakes to worn out.

- Garnervill, NY, USA

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problem #3

Jan 291999

Ranger

  • miles
Brakes failed resulting in locking up and pulsation. Mjs

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 221998

Ranger

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When attempting a stop the brake pedal gets hard and the vehicle does not stop.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #1

Jan 211999

(reported on)

Ranger

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When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor, the driver tried to pump the brakes, but vehicle kept going. Owner had to use emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. Dealer said the axle bent, causing the brakes to go out.

- Courtlland, IL, USA

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