Seven problems related to brake pedal and linkage have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1996 Ford Explorer with brake problems. Consumer states that brake pedal is located to close to the floor board. And is to close to the accelerator causing you to hit the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. The consumer stated when he applied the brake, his foot also hit the accelerator pedal.
Brake pedal broke, hitting the floor, the bolt broke.
While driving, brake pedal broke causing consumer to have no brakes, consumer used emergency brakes to stop vehicle, dealer replaced power brake unit.
Brake and accelerator pedal too close together. During an emergency stop, brake pedal was depressed to its limit. Due to the spacing between the brake and accelerator along with the height of accelerator pedal, both were depressed at once causing a substantial increase in the stopping distance. This in turn was the main reason for a recent collision and several past near missed accidents during emergency braking. Wiper control arm and fluid dispenser does not work on occasion. This part has been replaced once in the past under warrantee. Second part is acting the same as the first.
Space between the brake and accelerator pedals is not adequate. While attempting to stop short of a ditch, the driver's foot hit the brake and the accelerator and ran into the ditch.
Gas pedal too close to brake pedal, causing them to be depressed simultaneously/accident.
Brake pedal sticks.