Three problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
Master cylinder replaced by Ford technitians then 14 days later the master cylinder failed again.
Brakes failed while in parking lot without warning due to failure of brake master cylinder. Consumer states that vehicle is serviced every 3500 miles.