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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
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...
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 cable had flipped over against the left rear tire causing wear and a cut all the way around the tire. Nlm Read details...