18 of the 231 complaints about the 1992 Ford Ranger are about the braking system — 8% of everything reported for this model year.
18
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AFTER FORD DEALER REPLACED ORIGINAL. UPPER SHOCK/SPRING MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE MANUFATURERS DEFECTS.
NHTSA complaint #745550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MAIN BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO RUBBING ON PARKING BRAKE CABLE, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #724596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RIGHT FRONT SAGGED.PULLED OVER SAW FLUID LEAKING LOOK IN FENDER WELL SAW SPRING HANGER RUSTED OUT AND SPRING PUSH UP INTO INNER FENDER AND BRAKE LINE BROKE
NHTSA complaint #723325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. THEN, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PULLED UP TO A LIGHT TO CHECK, AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OUT,. TRUCK WAS SITTING LOW BECAUSE THE SHOCKS HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE LINE.
NHTSA complaint #861165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #860132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TRANSMISSION MANUAL FAILED OUTPUT SHAFT AT 20 MPH REPLACED INTERNAL GEARS GAVE OUT AT 65 MPH.//ABS BRAKES BECAME SPONGY & LOCK IN REAR PULL TO RIGHT IN FRONT .//HEADLIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING OFF &ON AFTER 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING.//TRANSFER CASE SPLIT WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 35 MPH.//FRONT SUSPENSION GIVING OUT CAN'T ALIGN FRONT END ,ERATIC STEERING & WORN TIRES.//REAR SPRINGS SLIPPED OUT ON LEFT SIDE AXLE SLID FORWARD TO BODY.//HEATER BEGAN RATTLIING ,MORE AS YOU TURN FAN UP.
NHTSA complaint #719264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
WHILE MAKING A NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION THE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENTS STUDS FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION, DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (96V024).
NHTSA complaint #515364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
READ BRAKE DRUMS HAVE WARPED 3 OR 4 TIMES EACH SIDE, MAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATE. TURNED BY DEALER ONCE AND POSSIBLY REPLACED ONCE, CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE SMELLED MELTING WIRE INSULATION SEVERAL TIMES. OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLD BACK OVER 55 MPH. REPLACED ONCE, STILL PROBLEM. GAS TANK DRIPS GAS, PLASTIC TANK IN CONTACT WITH METAL CROSSBAR. APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION PROBLEM. NEED WARRANTY FIX ON THIS.
NHTSA complaint #704102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LOCKS UP.
NHTSA complaint #539030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE IS INDICATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ONLY A TEST SYSTEM FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #531579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THE WHEEL HUB BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHEWED UP AND PUSHES THE BRAKE PAD AWAY, CAUSING GRINDING.
NHTSA complaint #813611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #504947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
RIGHT REAR BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #505467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #485716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED. TT
NHTSA complaint #971002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER SON WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND BRAKE FAILED AND HIT OTHER CAR BRAKE LINE HAD A HOLE IN IT FROM RUBBING ON FRAMES SHARP EDGE. TT
NHTSA complaint #971002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES. ROTORS ARE WEARING AWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #969000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, WHEN SURFACE WET OR SIT FOR PERIOD 0F 6 HOURS EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCKUP. TT
NHTSA complaint #965496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.