Six problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Hi,I'm not sure if this is the correct site for me to be writing but I bought a 1999 Ford Explorer from a dealer in new boston on or around 7/23/2010 it had 113,027 miles on it, I was told it was fully inspected with no issues and they put a safety inspection sticker on it. On 8/13/2010 I droped said Ford off at auto fair Ford in manchester, n. H. To have the vehicle checked out with appr. 113850 miles on it and they found multiple safety failures and violations such as bad bad ball joints, emergency brake was inoperable, brake line leaks and worn brakes that could not have past inspection amoung other safety inspection issues. It ended up costing me about $2700. 00for mostly safety repairs. How can a safety inspector issue a safety sticker with these problems? do I have any kind of recourse and if so to whom or to what agency could I contact? thank you for any and all help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
99 Ford Explorer, 1. No brakes, 2. Brake line wore through down by the metal power steering pump pipes. 3 had it towed to the garage.
1998 Ford Explorer brakes failed when trying to apply in traffic. The consumer was informed the brake line was corroded. The mechanic stated the brake line was not made with the proper materials.
Failure of left rear brake hose, causing loss of brakes. The brake hose ruptured because it had been rubbing against the vent line on the rear axle.
The abs hydraulic brake line from l/h fender abs component to r/h front brake assembly was rubbing against the steering column which caused it to wear. Steel brake line was replaced.
Extended stopping distance. Consumer normally traveled at 55-60mph. Nhtsa recall 99v123000/ manufacturer's recall 99s16. Dealer checked for recall, this vehicle wasn't included although it had same defect.