There is a lot of frame rust on my truck. Especially where the frame connects to the bed. I had to replace both the rear spring shackle brackets, both broke off because of rust. Twice there was a hole in the brake line, luckily I saw this when the car was parked and now while I was driving which could have been very dangerous. The rear bumpers paint has peeled off and the now is very rusty and it could fall off at anytime.

- Roslindale, MA, USA

Brake pedal would go to the floor and hit back plate with initial brake activation. Dealer replaced master cylinder assembly.

- West Point, UT, USA

Brake pedal on initial press would go to the floor and hit the back stop. A pump would create some pressure but a hard press would still hit the back stop. Dealer confirmed loss of pressure and replaced master cylinder. This is the third on this truck. Previous owner replace master cylinder once and this is the 2nd replacement since I have owned the vehicle. I replaced the master cylinder previously at 96,836 miles.

- West Point, UT, USA

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT. The frame, brake lines, shackles, shocks, and other components from the mid frame to the rear of the vehicle are showing severe signs of rust and rot. The rear brake lines were rotted through and required replacement. The rear bumper has rotted completely off the frame on the drivers side. The rear shackles, spring mounts, differential cover and axle are showing severe signs of rust, and in some areas, complete rot through. The vehicle has approximately 71,000 miles and is otherwise in very good condition. As I research this problem, I have found others with the same problems. These issues revolve around the safety components of the vehicle and in short time, this vehicle will likely be unsafe to drive. The vehicle is only 11 years old and in my opinion, the safety of the vehicle should not be compromised this drastically after only 11 years. I would urge Ford Motor Company to consider launching an investigation before a serious issue happens.

- Centerville, MA, USA

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 liter at 39,000 miles my antilock brakes went out. They stop working and made my stops during bad weather more dangerous. My speedometer and odometer stop working at around 64,000 miles and was not able to afford the repair. I have been calculating the speed over the past 7 years and the mileage.

- Orlando, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While driving 10 mph after accelerating from a stop, the contact made an abrupt stop and the brakes failed. She drove home at a low speed and, once there, she noticed brake fluid pumping out of the brake lines. The vehicle was towed to a local muffler shop the following day. The contact was informed that the brake lines had corroded through the passenger side rear brake lines. No repairs have been made because the parts have not yet arrived. The failure and current mileages were 50,170.

- Franklin Square, NY, USA

2000 Ford Ranger brake line failure -- the right-rear brake line ruptured. This is the second brake line rupture in a little over 1 year. The first rupture was with the left-rear brake line in March 2007. The cost of the repair was $295. The second rupture occurred on July 2, 2008. This repair has not been performed as yet. Both ruptures occurred without warning and during an attempt to apply the brakes. Upon applying the brakes, the pedal went spongy, and both the brake warning light and ABS warning light came on. The vehicle did eventually stop. Fortunately, there where no other vehicles or pedestrians in front of me. Upon initial inspection, the brake line was leaking fluid and the master brake cylinder reservoir was below half full. A closer inspection revealed that the brake line had rusted through near the fittings. This vehicle has approximately 34,000 miles and is driven infrequently.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. Brake shoes on the rear, has a safety defect. The spring on the bottom of the brake shoes have a self adjuster the spring at the bottom rubbed the self adjuster. It did not rub brake shoes. It started making a noise in the wheel. The contact took it off and found the broken spring. While driving on highway it made a rattling noise on July, 15 2005. No crash involved. No police report taken. No injuries reported. The bottom brake shoe retaining spring was installed on the outside of the self adjuster, which eventually rubbed the spring and broke. About 2 months later the other side started making a noise an it had also broke. After installing the new brake shoe the consumer found that the spring should have been installed behind the self adjuster. The consumer has one of the springs in his possession.

- Springville , AL, USA