Six problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed to stop the vehicle - anti-lock system engaged at low speed on dry pavement, preventing the vehicle from stopping, thus causing a crash.
Accelerator would stick. The brakes fails to work when this happens. Can happen at different speeds. Have taken to dealer & informed idle air control motor needed replacing. Problem since returned.
While driving at highway, abs brakes were applied at a sudden stop, brakes failed to disengage, pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Abs, brake failure, pedal goes the floor, loss of brake effectiveness.
Abs brakes; vehicle brakes failed, causing owner to lose control of the vehicle. Please describe.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle and there was extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that rotors needed replacing due to being corroded. Did not have any emergency brakes.