Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / RANGER / 2003

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0 Injured
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 003250556 Incident Date: Dec, 05 2003
Consumer's City: ALDEN Consumer's State: KS
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: RANGER Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FTZR45E93P Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 10 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Nov, 07 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While coming to a stop consumer noticed brakes became spongy. on december 6, 2003 when the owner applied the brakes to make a stop, the brakes performed erratically. extended stopping distance was necessary for the brakes to perform efficiently.*ak vehicle was stopped at a stop sign with the driver's foot depressing the pedal. the brake pedalwent all the way to the floor board and the vehicle rolled into the intersection. vehicle collided with another vehicle. 2003 ford ranger is in the shop and the mechanics are aware that the brakes need to be checked out.*mr