Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on the highway came up on a red light, went to apply brakes and brakes failed to respond. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, out of warranty.
While driving driver stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes failed and vehicle didn't stop. Consumer said, he had taken vehicle three times to dealer for repairs, and still has same problem.
Consumer was driving when brakes failed after pumping them 3 times. Finally managed to stop. Then wife smelled a burning odor. Consumer got out, pulled up hood, and saw a fire.