Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Ford Ranger has 21 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 FORD RANGER XLT PICKUP TRUCK WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT M... |
| Nov 5, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | ON NOVEMBER 2, 2012, I WENT TO THE PLACE WHERE I PURCHASED MY TIRES TO HAVE THEM ROTATED AND THE MEC... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | REAR BRAKES RUSTED, HOLDING SPRINGS RUSTED, SUPPORT PINS FELL OUT AND CAUSED BRAKES TO DRAG AND BECO... |
| Jun 20, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH MY WIFE DROVE DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY AND LOST HER BRAKES. THE DRIVEWAY IS PITCHED ... |
| Mar 3, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES WERE IMPROPERLY INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, ... |
| Dec 30, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | 04 FORD TRUCK RANGER( FORD REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY)**CC THE CONSUMER REPORTED A BINDING/SEIZING P... |
| Nov 16, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I RECENTLY HAD TO REPAIR (AT MY COST) TO HAVE MY REAR BRAKES REDONE DUE TO THEM LOCKING UP. UPON REM... |
| Oct 1, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTUR... |
| Sep 13, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I JUST HAD A CONVERSATION WITH A MAN BY THE NAME OF BRIAN AT THE PHONE NUMBER 1800-392-FORD (THAT TH... |
| Jul 28, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT POOR DESIGN OF BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS , WHEN WEARING WORK BOOTS IF NOT CAREFUL ... |
| Mar 2, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED AT A STOP SIGN, DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF TH... |
| Feb 2, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A 2004 FORD RANGER WITH 12000 MILES AND THE FRONT BRAKES STARTED TO PULSE VERY MUCH. AFTER T... |
| Jan 19, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 40MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SHOR... |
| Sep 2, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAS BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS... |
| May 14, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | WAS BACKING DOWN PART OF MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS FAIRLY STEEP. WHEN REACHING POINT WHERE WANTED TO STO... |
| Jan 23, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONSUME... |
| Nov 15, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES LOCKING UP INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING DURING ... |
| Aug 6, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | DT: 2004, FORD, RANGER XLT, FRONT BRAKES ON DRIVER'S SIDE ARE GRABBING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN RE... |
| Jul 15, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TRAVELING DOWN LAKESHORE PARKWAY AT APPROX. 30 MPH AND NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKING TO AVO... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL BEING TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER ... |