Six problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving brake failed completely. There was no warning.
While driving on highway at 40 mph brakes failed to stop vehicle when depressed. Vehicle stopped when it collided with another vehicle. Driver sustained bruises, cuts, and whip lash. Vehicle is currently with the insurance company awaiting a factory representative to investigate the brake failure.
Consumer experienced brake failure when he began to apply brakes, the throttle will go up and the brakes will go flat, consumer was then sitting with his foot on the brakes doing 2000 rpm's, after coming to a complete stop. When he moves his foot the throttle goes down. Consumer has had a number of close calls, he has taken vehicle to dealer six recorded times, and many times unrecorded. Dealership--neill sandler--Ford, Lincoln, Mercury--of 3699 airport highway, alcoa, TN. --423-970-2500.
Brakes failed intermittently.
When applied brakes failed to stop vehicle, excessive effort, shifted to park to avoid crash; intermittment problem; according to dealer, brakes are working normal, have not duplicated problem.
While applying the brakes to the floorboard vehicle continued to travel. As result of brake failure, consumer was in an accident. Air bags did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please provide further information.