Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

I put on the brakes and the pedal simply chattered like the anti lock brake mechanism was working. However, even when I let off and lightly hit the pedal again for 3 separate times the brakes did not work and only chattered. I ran into a tree to avoid a hitting another car and some pedestrians which wrecked my front end, right fender, right door, hood and other parts on the right.

While attempting to stop brakes locked . As a result, consumer had to pump the brakes several times to unlock the brake pedal.

Vehicle is having a problem with the abs hydrolic unit. When the vehicle is in motion, it spits out brake fluid which damaged the rotors and the brakes. Owner took the vehicle to a service center to have this problem resolved. Owner later contacted the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and the owner had to pay out of pocket for the repairs. Provide further details.

When applying abs brakes, they would fail. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not determine cause of failure.

Consumer was traveling 60mph and let up to reduce speed. Throttle never lifted for vehicle to slow down. Consumer road 2-3 miles, hitting brakes and throttle to see if pedal would lift. Consumer ended up running into a field, slowing to 40mph and slammed on brakes. All four brakes were burned up. Consumer wasn't sure if transmission was damaged. Vehicle is at Ford to be looked at.

Consumer was traveling 5to 10mph. While entering into a parking lot he applied brakes, and vehicle continued to acellerate and hit another vehicle.

Was braking to slow down to come to a stop, and a semi trailer had slammed on brakes suddenly. Driver of Explorer slammed on brakes, pedal was hard, and would not move. Had no brakes, and rearended semi trailer. Brakes returned to normal after vehicle was moved to side of road.

My accident occurred at approximately 7:00 p. M. On 24 July 2000 as I was driving to my residence located at 613 yucca circle, harker heights, texas 76548, in my 1998 Ford eddie bauer Explorer. I was travelling east on highway 190 in the right hand lane at 60 mph, when a car pulled in front of the truck I was following. The truck braked causing me to brake. Upon braking, both tires on the left hand side of the vehicle exploded causing me to go into a tail spin. I did everything possible to keep the vehicle on the road without hitting anyone else. Fortunately, I did not hit another vehicle or hurt anyone else. My vehicle ended up rolling over four times and ended up facing in the opposite direction on the median. Although the vehicle was completely totaled, I was fortunate enough not to have suffered life threatening injuries. The police, paramedics, and firemen arriving on the scene could not believe that I was alive. The vehicle had to be cut to get me out. There were witnesses to this accident who provided statements to the police. There was no citation issued. My right hand was badly cut, I had severed an artery and muscle, and received 12 stitches. My left ear was cut and had to be stitched. The left side of my body, to include my head, was badly bruised. This accident has had a serious physiological effect on me. It took two weeks for me to begin driving again. Usaa, my insurance company, informed us, as a result of their investigation, that they had flagged my vehicle because the tires were the firestone tires being recalled and were found at fault for causing my accident. Since purchasing my vehicle brand new in may 1998, it has been regularly serviced in accordance with the service manual, by cove Ford in copperas cove, texas. Wheels have also been rotated on a regular basis. At no time was I informed that my tires were unsafe or were the cause of previous accidents. Had I of been informed by the Ford motor company of possible tires.

Consumer was traveling on highway on March 29, there was an intermittent problem with abs brake system. She was approaching red light, and when she went to apply brakes, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and problem couldn't be duplicated. Brakes felt like a sponge, and consumer was forced to put vehicle in park, and use emergency brake to stop. Consumer states firestone tires dot w2hl, tires make thumping noises and firestone dealer will not replace tires because they are not on recall.

I have already reported the tire failure that I will refer to, and would like to report the behavior of the brakes. When driving at 65 to 70 mph, the cruise control was set, and we were going down a moderate grade when the left front tire blew out. I maintained directional control and attempted to apply moderate braking. The brake pedal remained firm, but I got no brake effectivness (not reduced brakeing -- zero brakes!) so I stepped harder on the brakes and still there was no deceleration -- no brakes at all, in fact, because we were going down hill, I cannot even be certian that the cruise control switched off. Assuming that the lack of brakes had to be related to the abs malfunctioning, I took all pressure off the brake pedal and switched off the ignition switch, then I reapplied gentle pressure to the brakes and the brakes worked normally. To recap: after the tire blew, I had no brakes with the engine running, after switching off the ignition switch the brakes worked normally. I estimate that 3 to 5 seconds elapsed from when the blow out occured to when I switched off the ignition. When I got the vehicke stopped on the shoulded of the road there was very little left of the tire and there was substantial damage to the outer bead of the wheel rim. No other damage to the vehicle was evident, and after installing the spare tire the brakes functioned normally. Several days later the local Ford dealer checked the brakes and abs and found it to be normal. I told the service representative about the brake problem, and he told me that the problem I described couldn't have happened. I assure you -- it happened as I have described. (dot number: vdlhip4447 tiresize: p235/75r15).

Vehicle accelerated on its own when applying brakes to come to a stop. Engine revved, and even though consumer applied brakes, vehicle went through garage wall. Dealer could not find problem. On Mar 13, 2001 this happened again. Consumer pulled into parking space on 5th level of parking garage, applied brakes, and vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit concrete wall. Vehicle at dealer at this time. Consumer no longer feels safe driving vehicle.

While driving vehicle will slide after stepping on brakes. Currently, tires are cracking and opening.

When vehicle was at 25000 miles dealer had to turn rotors. But consumer was concerned about why that work was done so early. Currently he is worried about warranty expiring.

Brakes' lack of lubrication may get them to become rusty and freeze up.

While making a left hand turn at approx. 5-10mph vehicle lost all power in steering and braking systems and vehicle became uncontrollable and kept turning left into tree. Driver sustained minor injuries.

When appying the brakes they make a moaning noise, delay reaction of the brakes, then the abs kick in.

Brakes are sticking all the time. Contact dealer. They checked out the vehicle, and consumer was told that brakes do not lock up.

When drving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is vibration within the brakes and entire vehicle.

Vehicle won't disengauge and accelerated up to 75 mph. Pushed the cruise control button, and vehicle kept accelerating. Applied the brakes, and vehicle went up to 80 mph.

When driving at 75 to 80 mph and applying the brakes, vehicle accelerated at high speed. When vehicle got down to 50 mph, consumer removed the cable from cruise control, put the vehicle into netural and turned off ignition, and coasted vehicle to side of the road. Then the vehicle came to a stop.

Ongoing problem with abs system; whenever brake pedal is applied in an emergency situation/sudden stop or slamming on brake, it causes vehicle to skid and fishtail to the right. Dealer notifed and informed consumerthat nothing could be found. Can NHTSA provide information weather this is normal or not.

There will be resistance behind the brake pedal when trying to stop vehicle. This has occurred approximately six times. Dealership could not determine cause for this problem. Please provide any additional nformation/attachments.

This is the second time , that l have told this department about this brake problem with my 98 Ford Explorer . My first complaint was some time in July of this year . The dealer has cut the front rotors once at 9000miles all highway driving and rplaced the rotors at 18000 . The abs system is not working the way it should , l just experienced this on the 20th of this month ,in portland me . After you have applied the brakes and are stitting for awhile with the brakes applied and then you release the brakes and then if you have to stop real quickly the abs system will not function the way it should . What you end up with is that you do'nt have any brakes at all and you crash .

Brakes hang-up and make noises after a full stop. Mgm.

While driving the vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

Consumer was driving vehicle on road at approximately 22-25 mph when all of sudden brakes locked up. Reason unknown at this time. Vehicle is being inspected at dealer shop.

While driving the vehicle at normal speed applied brakes the car did not stop. A week later the incident occurred again, and driver had to drive the vechicle into a wall to stop it. The dealer contacted and will repair at owners expense. Stated they had no brake problem with these vehicles.

Abs malfunction.

Ea99001; intermittently when about to make a stop, the vehicle idles up to 6000 rpm, and becomes impossible to stop. Consumer turns off the vehicle so that she won't have an accident. Been to the dealer, they cannot determine problem. Cruise control has been disconnected.

While driving a vehicle in front suddenly stopped, forcing consumer to step on brake pedal to stop vehicle. But, vehicle did not stop, consumer lost control, resulting in an accident. Also, rotors had to be replaced.

When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle went part of the way into an intersection. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

When applying the brakes the engine accelerates. The pedal has to be held extremely hard to make the vehicle stop. Dealer installed an inflight recorder.

Consumer was driving at 20 mph when suddenly a stop was required ,and consumer struck vehicle in front due to failure of the anti-lock brake system. When brake pedal was applied, anti-lock braking system did not respond properly. Dealer has bee contacted.

Brakes respond to situations too late when applied, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.