The Problem: A number of the 2010 Ford Ranger compact trucks could have the parking-brake cable come disconnected from the right rear brake actuator in cold weather. The result would be parking brake ...

If you've ever driven a car without power brakes, you know just how much muscle it takes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop without some power assistance. Now, some Ford Bronco, Ranger, F-150, ...

Ford announced a recall of nearly 8,000 vehicles spread across a broad range of models for a faulty parking brake, which might not engage fully. The automaker has not received any reports of accidents ...

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.