Rear Drum Brakes Grab, Lock when First Driving on Ford Ranger
Problem overview
Moisture inside the rear brake drum assemblies can cause the rear drum brakes to grab, or lock when first driving. Inspect the rear brakes, replace the rear shoes as needed, and make any adjustments. The back side of the backing plate needs to be sealed where moisture can get into the drums to prevent this from recurring.
36 people reported this problem
17 commentsFord Ranger vehicles with this problem
10 model years affected
Average mileage: 134,151 miles
(20,000 - 288,567)
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