Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

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

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2001

Master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2000

Master cylinder replaced by Ford technitians then 14 days later the master cylinder failed again.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Brakes failed while in parking lot without warning due to failure of brake master cylinder. Consumer states that vehicle is serviced every 3500 miles.




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