Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. While driving 40 mph, the contact lifted the emergency brake and the handle failed. No warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that release it would cost $280 to repair the handle.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

While driving at 45 mph, applied brakes, and they went straight to the floorboard. Also, emergency brake didn't work at all, and consumer is having problems with the drive train.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

The parking cable had flipped over against the left rear tire causing wear and a cut all the way around the tire. Nlm   Read details...


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