2002 Ford Ranger service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Ford Ranger — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the dealership disconnected our speed control (recall) the abs light came on and stayed on which eventually led to failure of the rear brake system. They would lock up while going down the road. We had to have the rear brakes and wheels rebuilt and spent over $1,000 on repairs. When the abs…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
“I've owned my 2002 ford ranger since new and have had all service performed by the dealer. The vehicle has 60,000 miles and was serviced under a contract purchased with the vehicle when new. Issues with the brakes started within the first year of ownership and have steadily worsened since. The…”
filed Feb 8, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Ranger | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 Ranger | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 Ranger | 49 | 10% |
| 2000 Ranger | 65 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.