1995 Ford Ranger Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 23, 2020 · 55 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Ranger, 17% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “brakes lock” (15% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Brakes lock: mentioned in 8 of 55 complaints (15%)

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?

How serious are the reports?

Of 55 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.

Ford Ranger service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year

Peak: 1999, with 80 complaints
1995: 551995551996: 60601997: 361997361998: 54541999: 801999802000: 65652001: 492001492002: 20202003: 292003292004: 19192005: 3200532006: 222007: 1200712008: 222009: 3200932021: 112022: 1202212023: 112025: 220252

n = 483 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes, Hydraulic complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Ranger25%1,050
2023 Ranger16%1,640
2022 Ranger13%10,000
2021 Ranger11%4,500
2009 Ranger32%2,000
2008 Ranger21%22,000
2007 Ranger10%33,541
2006 Ranger21%44,000
2005 Ranger31%43,000
2004 Ranger195%30,000
2003 Ranger2912%45,283
2002 Ranger206%26,491
2001 Ranger4910%35,000
2000 Ranger6510%51,000
1999 Ranger8011%55,000
1998 Ranger549%66,500
1997 Ranger369%48,000
1996 Ranger6015%161,200
1995 Ranger5517%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 1996, with 13 complaints
1995: 4199541996: 131996131997: 101997101998: 6199861999: 8199982000: 6200062001: 3200132002: 4200242011: 120111

n = 55 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Ford Ranger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

1995 ford ranger. Consumer states lost of control of vehicle due to a fire in the brake system *tgw the consumer stated after the vehicle was declared a loss, he received a recall notice in the mail regarding the speed control system. *jb

Received Jan 27, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10377873

During rainy weather, front brakes grab especially when first applied. Dealer replaced pads and turned rotors, but problem still exists. Ongoing problem since purchase. *tt

Received Aug 17, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 786432

When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notifed. Please provide additional information.*ak

Received Jul 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8014505
Ford Ranger
Ford_Ranger_Raptor_(P703) in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 1995 Ford Rangers have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Ford Ranger (17% of the 321 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Ranger service brakes, hydraulic?

No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.

What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Ranger?

The most frequent phrase is “brakes lock”, in 8 of 55 complaints.

Other 1995 Ford Ranger problems

See all 1995 Ford Ranger problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Ranger years.