Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Brake fluid level drop in reservoir corresponding to brake pad wear, will result in air entering brake system and resulting in loss of brake pedal efficiency, prior to fluid level in reservoir reaching the min. Level when vehicle is on level ground. Fluid was flushed/bled but anti-lock light remains on and brake efficiency is noticeably deteriorated.

While driving approximately 80 mph acceleration pedal was let go but speed did not decrease. Consumer then applied brakes but had no effect. He tried to apply the brakes again which slowed vehicle down. Accidents were avoided while pulling to shoulder of road.

Consumer's daughter was traveling about 65mph on highway traffic was heavy and vehicles were traveling fast. There was another vehicle in front of the lane. Steering column and brakes weren't functioning. Consumer continued to travel, and she hit guardrail on side, and went onto grass area. Dealership was aware of problem.

Rollover almost occurred from blown tire/excessive play in steering-bad service-no one wants to take responsibility. Vehicle frame is bent and a lot of damage to vehicle-I feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Insurance does not want to cover costs on tires because tire was brand new was replaced by drew Ford on 7-2-01 and blew out on 7-6-01. They said something about it being caused by low inflation and the tire was just replaced on 7-2-01. The service men should have checked the pressure at that time of replacing the tire. (dot number: m6hltb2r21 tiresize: p235/75r15).

Moving approx 5mph in parking lot - truck started to stall - pressed accelerator - throttle engaged full open - running into truck in front of us. Had to put vehicle in neutral & turn off engine to stop forward motion. Brakes would not hold.

Vehicle is a 2wheel drive vehicle but it has a 4 wheel drive system inside of vehicle. Abs braking system lights comes on when applying brakes. Dealership is aware of problem.

Coming to stop , pulling into parking space, and about to apply brakes when vehicle accelerated/ surged foward at a high rate speed, causing vehicle to go over concrete porch ,knocked over 6*6 pole, and hit wall of restaurant. During acceleration consumer slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until 5-6 feet later. Firestone wilderness at tires caused trauble to the consumer and had to be replaced by bf good rich tires.

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While driving about 15 mph touched gas pedal and vehicle accelerated on its own, and pedal went to floor, where consumer pressed brakes pedal to stop, but did not stop until turned off ignition switch. The vehilcle accelerated on its own three times.

When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping which resulted in a collision. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified.

While driving ounder wet or slushy conditions front braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to right which resulted in a crash. Mechanic said it was due to a defective front right rotor. Please provide further information.

When coming to a stop, the engine would go into rapid acceleration and the rpms would go way up. The truck would continue to move forward even when apllying the brakes. The truck would only stop when the driver puts the truck in park and completely turn truck off. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. The truck was a rental from enterprise.

Had received notice 99v123000. Contacted dealer & set appointment. Was informed no parts available. Would notify when parts were in. Heard nothing. Contacted dealer & made another appointment. Took vehicle in on date. After arriving, was informed by mechanic no parts. Dealer could not provide loaner until parts are available.

Was going up an incline with foot on brakes, released brakes while still in drive. The vehicle started to go backwards, as if in reverse gear.

While driving and when stepping on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, the vehicle starts vibrating from the front to steering wheel. Dealer has not found the problem that caused it.

First occurre 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occured when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. My Ford dealership replaced three tires and trued the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurre 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. Since my dealereship is not opened on Saturday's, I took it to another Ford dealership. Again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. I am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. Has anyone else had this problem? do I need to do something else to get this corrected for good?.

Tires: developed a vibration as though there was a bump on a tire on the vehicle. I had this checked on several occasions at the delership and at the firestone store in our area. The dealership tells me everytime I take it in that the tires need rotated. These tires must have been rotated on 10 different occasions by either myself or the dealership. This does not change the bumping but did seem to alter the origination point of the vibration. Brakes: the brakes continue to squeel and on two occasions faded as though there were no brakes. The dealership states they can't find the problem. This was checked several times. 4wd: the computer would throw the 4wd in and out of operation while driving down the road at any speed. At first the dealership could not find the problem. Later they determined that it was the computer. It still appears to do this on occasion but it is difficult to tell with the other bumps and vibrations caused by the tires. Both the dealership and firestone have looked at the tires which still have good tread and stated they were fine. All of these have been present since the vehicle was new and have been checked on numerous occasions throughout our ownership. This is a leased vehicle. Otherwise it would be gone! (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. Also, brakes keep squeaking.