38 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs brakes; upon application, brakes performed poorly, allowing truck to continue to move forward. Both mfg/after market parts on national back order.
Abs: while applying brakes, vehicle would swerve from left to right; hose clogged up with unknown material; brake pedal went to floor causing extended stopping.
Consumer was driving at 55 mph on expressway when vehicle started to accelerate on its own , reaching speeds of 90 mph . Consumer put both feet on brake pedal, but vehicle did not stop. Consumer had to shift into neutral and turn off ignition, and it took about 2 miles before vehicle stopped.