Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake hoses lines/piping and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Emergency brake "disintegrated" w/o indication other than rattle   Read details...

The Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

I was pulling out of a post office parking lot with my 1996 Ford Explorer and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor as I was driving home I tested my brakes and they still felt spongy. Just as I pulled into my driveway my brake light went on and I lost all my brake fluid on closer   Read details...

The Parking Brake Indicator Light problem

Driver's side emergency brake line is too long , about 6-8 inches longer, and it rubs against and wears into left rear tire, almost into sidewall. This could cause an unexcepted blowout without warning, and could result in a crash.   Read details...


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