Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake problems |
The left rear parking brake cable (part number fmc f87z 2a635 gb) was found to be rubbing against the tire. The rubber shielding on the cable had been worn down to expose the metal inside the cable. The side of the tire facing the cable was being worn down by the metal in the cable. Read details...
While vehicle was parked consumer's wife was at a side of vehicle, released parking brake pawl and vehicle ran her over without prior warning. Consumer would like to know what was next step against this situation. Read details...
Emergency brake release lever bracket fell from connection to plastic dash. Ford will split the $2000 cost 50/50 to repair since no recall at this time. Feel poor design attaching mechanism to plastic dash instead of metal bracket. Read details...