Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"When I came to a complete stop it felt like the breaks were failing"
Anonymous, MN (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"abs light stays on , replaced sensors which is expensive and is still on"
Michael B., OH (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"The brakes failed to hold when I came to a stop. The truck crept forward no matter how hard I pressed on the pedal"
Delores R., WI (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"One rear wheel locks up"
Anonymous, NM (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"calipers and rotors on this vehicle is too light duty"
Michael B., OH (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Replacing seals on a master cylinder required removing transmission. Very costly for a relatiely minor repair"
Fred B., CA (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Brake ware uneven due to bad rotors"
John L., KS (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Again, just normal wear"
Mykola W., ON (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Cable was broken at time of purchase (September 2015) and I never had it replaced. I am not sure whether the mechanism would work anymore"
Jerald W., MI (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"the brakes wear out to fast then into the rotor need a brake wear down scenser"
Anonymous, OK (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"I probably left the parking brake on"
Tim R., OR (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Brake Line rusted out. Second time this has happened in 5 years. Chassis of the Ranger is very rusted"
Anonymous, MD (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"warped rotors"
Anonymous, WA (2002 Ford Ranger None 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"normal break wear you after so many miles"
Esther B., IL (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Ranger was used in Northern state. Road salt had pretty much destroyed rear brakes and rear brake lines. Front brakes had been replaced two years earlier with same damage"
Anonymous, VA (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Had to push farther down on the brake pedal in order to stop. Finally would not stop at all."
Anonymous, FL (2002 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"rear brake lines failed due to corrosion"
Anonymous, PA (2002 Ford Ranger None 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When I purchased truck, they were warped"
John L., KS (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)
"Both front hub ABS sensors had to be replaced. The bad sensors caused false activation of the ABS system."
Anonymous, OH (2002 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)