1999 Ford Ranger brakes problems
105 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1999 Ford Ranger, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 105 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
ABS brakes malfunctioned. When brakes were applied over rough terrain pedal became hard , resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified. *slc
The front disc brake rotors were corroded and overheated. Dealerships would not repair, because the VIN was not included with recall 98v005000.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger
- Tires 187 complaints
- Body & structure 90 complaints
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 76 complaints
- Suspension 69 complaints
- Cruise control 55 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints