Five problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Explorer.
Brake rotors corroded to the point that the front surface was flaking off.
When applying the brakes the pedal proceeded to the floor without warning. The dealer stated this procedure was normal. Please provide additional information.
When braking brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 20 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control, and hit another vehicle on the left front rear. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. Consumer's vehicle was towed to dealer.
Problems with abs braking system on 2003 Ford Explorer. When making emergency stops and abs initiated, brake pedal suddenly decreases, and travels downward past the gas pedal stopping close to the floor. In some cases, consumer has the tendency to press both the gas and brake pedals due to the proximity of the two pedals, which resulted consumer to rear end another vehicle.