Brake Disc problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2001

Front brakes drag. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced rotors and other parts. Please provide any further information.

2 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2000

Disc brake pads separarted from plate and fell off vehicle, e-mailed Ford said its a dealer problem even though these are factory installed brakes with only half of their useful service used. I have two e-mails to Ford online owner connection which didn't want to know about a factory defective part.

3 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2000

Tire worn in the inside, in patches all around. Second layer of rubber was showing. ( dot number: vn tire size: p235/75r15 ).




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