Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (five problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the throttle and speed control stuck causing the vehicle to surge over 90 mph. The cruise control was not in use at the time. The brakes would not work and the contact stated the constant pressure to the brakes caused them to smoke and almost catch on fire.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

The driver noticed while applying the brakes a loud knocking noise started coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the left and right brake caliper needed replacement. Please provide additional information.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the anti lock braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle failed to stop. The conatct had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.   Read details...


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