Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

Rear brake calipers seized and wore brake pads all the way down. Slight intermittent sound was noticed when car was in motion but thought it may be related to the roof rack detachment that was pending repair. Squealing became persistent and stopped upon breaking, and started again after brake released. Upon identifying this correlation took the Explorer to the dealership and this issue identified was seized calipers.

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Failed state inspection (emergency brake), further diagnostics revealed calipers not working for rear disc brakes, similar to the recall of 2015/16 Ford Explorer's brake issues- a detailed picture of report/diagnostics included.

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The intermediate shift bracket sheared off/broke at the transition where it mounts to engine. Vehicle shakes violently while braking at higher speeds. . . Lesser movement at slower speeds while braking. I had just replaced my brakes and done them several time with rotors trying to correct the problem, thinking it was something I had done. Finally found it when greasing front calipers hoping to cure the problem yet again.

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Driving the vehicle at about 40mph coming off a bridge, I hear a rattle coming from the rear of the vehicle as I brake. The brake fully depressed applies virtually no braking power. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by pumping the brakes as well as using the emergency brake. I walked around the vehicle to see what was going on, I noticed fluid near rear passenger side tire. The rim and street had brake fluid all over it. Upon further inspection part of the brake caliper assembly was hanging behind the rotor. The car was towed to a Ford dealership that day. Was not inspected same day as service was closed for the day on Saturday. The vehicle was inspected by dealership on following Monday. I was told the bots that keep the brakes in place were missing. The brake in question was inspected by a Ford dealership previously as there were odd marks on brake rotor, the dealership that there were no issues and no service on brake.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal a high pitch squilling noise was present coming from the wheels. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer car man Ford(193 s. Dupont hwy new castle. ) who replaced the brake pads and rotors but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was return back to the dealer after shaking had occurred when pressing the brake pedal. The brake calipers were replaced. Approximately 1 year later the squilling noise had reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000. Jft.

Vehicle rear brake pads released from caliper, resulting in uncontrollable breaking while driving at highway speeds. It is important to note that the emergency brake was also useless being the brake pads were not in place. Ford recognizes this issue under; TSB # asi-44564 NHTSA id #10056207. Brakes (pws) TSB #asi-44564nhtsa id #10056207 date announced: may 01 2014 additional info: how to fix summary: Ford/Lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion. Model 2011-2014 Explorer, flex, taurus, edge, mkx, mkt, mks. With brake hardware knowingly failing, this is cause for immediate concern. In this instance the vehicle has only 13,000 miles, much under the life expectancy of any passenger vehicle's braking components. If parts are corroding to the point where brake pads fall out (dealership states the brake clips themselves corroded), Ford should be held liable for all expenses to date, and replace all vechiles with these faulty parts under a recall before tragedy happens due to ignorance. Braking systems in vehicles should be first priority.

Rear brake calipers, rotors and pads were frozen and ruined. Car would not move. The internet makes clear that many other Explorer owners are having the same problem. A recall is required to fix the problem. The car was stationary because it could not move with frozen rear brakes.

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2013 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for rear brake replacement. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the brakes, calipers, rotors, and pads needed to be replaced.

The rear brake calipers were not releasing properly after application of the brakes. This led to accelerated wear of the brake pads, overheating of the pads and rotors, and ultimately, non-repairable damage to the rotors. We believe this is a safety issue related to a design flaw that could lead to brake failure, or overheating to the point of creating a fire or explosion hazard.

While driving on trip, the calipers seized, the brakes almost caught fire. The caliper and rotor both had to be replaced with only 51,000 miles. Also, the rear brake pads and rotors were also replaced at 27,500 miles.

Rear brakes seized simultaneously on driver and passenger side. Dealership stated corrosion was the issue. Vehicle was inspected 3 months prior with no mention of corrosion. Seizure caused failure of calipers, pads, rotors, and linings on both sides. Replacement was paid out of pocket, not covered by esp and not backed up by premium maintenance plan.

2012 Ford Explorer rear brakes - vehicle was purchased as a cpo. Part of certifying the vehicle was to replace the rear pads and cut rotors at 20k miles. Now at 32k I had to replace rear pads and rotors again due to seized calipers that caused the pads to drag and prematurely wear the pads. This is known issue with Ford Explorers where pads are seizing in the calipers and dragging on the rotors causing premature wear. Ford denies that there is any issue, yet the internet is full of stories of people who have experienced this issue. I feel the NHTSA should look into this as a possible safety issue for someone who may not be aware of the problem and be driving around with brakes that will eventually fail them possibly causing an accident.

2012 Ford Explorer rear brakes - vehicle was purchased as a certified pre-owned. Part of certifying the vehicle was to replace the rear pads and rotors at 20k miles. At 32k I found myself having to replace pads and rotors again. This is known issue with Ford Explorers where pads are seizing in the calipers and dragging on the rotors causing premature wear. Ford dealers and Ford customer service are refusing to recognize this as problem, and more importantly as a potential safety issue.

At about 42,000 miles left rear brake locked up while driving. At about 48,000 miles right rear brake started dragging. I replaced rotors, pads and calipers in both cases. I checked slides on both and they are free to travel. In both cases the caliper is stuck. I saved the caliper from the later. This is still an oem part only so I replaced with Ford part. When talking to local dealers techs they say this is a common problem they are seeing in this vehicle. The part number of the caliper has changed from the original number according to the parts tech, he claimed that this usually indicates a change in a design for a problem.

Had to have rear both rear calipers, rotors, and brake pads replaced because calipers were hanging up causing the brakes to drag. I also noticed smoke, could feel heat, and smell hot metal coming from right rear wheel on or around 6/14/15. I also noticed the same on 6/26/15. Dealership where I had vehicle repaired said that the left rear brakes pads were worn out, the right rear pads were 2mm from being worn out. Also both rotors were warped and discolored. Vehicle has advancetrac system as standard equipment, because of heat and dragging brakes, the service advancetrac light would come on when the above situation occured. Cost of replacement calipers from Ford was covered under the extended warranty purchased at time of vehicle purchase. The rotors, pads, and installation costs totaled $412. 93.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and a metal to metal grinding noise emitted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the rear driver side caliper was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

At the time of this incident- I had just left the dealership from having an inspection, oil change, and tire rotation when the brakes on the Explorer locked up. I pulled over to find the rim and tire extremely hot to the touch. I had previously reported the same issue at least twice in prior, but separate incidents. Each time the dealership fixed the issue by cleaning out corrosion and lubricating the caliper. I think that its about time they replaced the caliper- after all its still under warranty.

While driving my vehicle whether on highway or city streets my rear brakes keep dragging causing smoking hot burning metal smell . This started back on 09/09/2014 and has happened 7 times since. Actually it happened more than 7 but I only have documentation for 7. It was happening so much but intermittently so I bought a infrared gun to measure the hot brakes. The highest temps recorded was 505 degrees. Twice the squealing and screeching and cracking sounds of metal to metal was so loud that I was scared to drive and had to take it directly to the dealer. Twice the brakes went down to bare metal where everything had to be replace. The other times I was able to catch it before that but still how much brake was worn off I couldn't know. Twice the dealership changed calipers , twice they repaired restrictions in brake hoses twice they claimed the slides were rusting up and had to be cleaned ( not under warranty ) and the brakes were only about a year old when they said the slides were rusted. Three sets of brakes were installed. I am not hard on brakes as I still have the original brakes on the front. Something has changed with Fords design of these brakes that's causing this . I have owned a Ford Explorer for the last 10 years and never encounter this problem nor have I had to clean the slides between brake jobs. Hope you can help as I feel the next time the brakes may fail completely especially considering all the trauma my brake system as gone through so far.

Left rear brake caliper failed causing vehicle to become unstable for brief second when the caliper grabbed the rotor while traveling at highway speeds. You could feel this in the steering and would have to correct at each dip or bump in the highway. Brake pad worn to failure point before identifying the problem.

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Returning from having new brakes and caliper installed - brakes were burning hot and strong smell. This has happened again after an hour drive but not on shorter drives - been told there is no apparent problem I understand that there have been other concerns about brakes seizing up on Explorers so wanted to add my concerns to the pool of information.

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During traffic in hot weather on highway there is squealing sound coming from front drivers side of vehicle and smoke coming from rear driver tire after exiting highway to check the noise. After exiting highway I felt all 4 metal wheels and driver's side rear was extremely hot and other wheels were warm to the touch. I had the exact same conditions on passenger rear brakes last summer at ~50,000 miles, and the dealership replaced rear passenger caliper immediately. This time they claim are not able to reproduce the seizing of caliper after 3 mile test drive and calipers appeared to be in working condition. I argued that the problem may occur during long distance highway travel and may not happen on short test drive. Dealership argued that it is Ford policy not to perform warranty repairs/replacement work when they are unable to reproduce problems described by customer. I am very upset that I have to worry about my car starting on fire every time I drive on highway. 2011 Ford Explorer XLT 3. 5l v6 tivct. Northwest chicago IL.

Right rear brake caliper seized, creating smoke and extreme heat to wheel area. Caliper replaced under warranty. Same issue with left rear caliper on 5-1-15 at 42k miles. Left caliper replaced at my expense, as it was outside the warranty period. Same issue with right rear caliper again on 5-26-15 at 44k miles. Dealership said that the caliper was ok after cleaning the area. There appears to be continual problem with these rear brakes on both sides.

So since my daughter bought the Ford a brake line that's connected to the caliper gets stretched and bent and it breaks about every 6 to 7 months. I feel as if it's a design flaw. I can't afford to put a new brake line on every time it breaks. I called a dealership and the mechanic there said once every 5 years he repairs the lines, I don't believe that. The turning of the tires stretches the line and it wears it down and then the line leaks and cracks.

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I have just replaced, for the 4th time, the front, drivers side, rubber brake line . The line seems to be to short. When making a right hand turn the line is pulled taunt to beyond it's length. It seems that the line is about 3 to 4 inches to short. Each time it has broken at the same place where the rubber line connects to the brake caliper. I still have two of the brake lines that leaked. I don't know how other explores brake lines have held up without leaking. I am going to replace the hose that is leaking , purchased from napa that is the same length as the others. I had a new one made to order with a 3 inch increase in length. The brake hose on the passengers side is the correct length. I have owned this car for 5 year and it has 187,000 miles driven. The date that this happen, below, was the first of three times it happened.

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph, the speedometer and turn signals failed to operate. The dealer replaced the computer and the turn signal cluster. In addition, the brake calipers and rotors failed due to insufficient lubrication. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 19,000.

The bolt to brake caliper on the front passenger side fell out, causing the caliper to fall out and the wheel lock up. If I hadn't have been at a low speed it could have been disastrous for me, my one year old and other people.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph on a sunny day heard and felt a bump. She observed from the rearview mirror that there was a tire in the road and realized it was the emergency spare tire. There was a broken bolt found with the tire in the street. The consumer stated the bolt, cable, and suspension mechanism was apparently rusty and worn. The number of cylinders were unavailable. The failure was 82,185 ,and the current mileage is 82,189. The consumer provided the repair invoice. The dealer stated replaced front and rear brakes, rotors and serviced caliper. The dealer also replaced the spare tire. Updated 05/23/07.

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I just spent $492. 01 repairing the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. The bolt holding the right side caliper mounting bracket sheared off. It scored the inside rim which resulted in a breach to the tire, causing it to go flat. This problem happened 5:15 am in the morning with no one on the road. As soon as I hit the brake,the tire locked up and the car came to an abrupt halt. Had this happened during the daytime or when there were other cars around, much damaged could have occurred to myself and other vehicles in the area. The mechanic said it was a defective part. I feel Ford should reimburse me for the cost of repair. And by the way, I have an extended warranty with this vehicle.

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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.

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While driving 35 mph brakes locked up. This caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. Consumer managed to pull over.

When the brakes were applied, the left caliper returned the brake pad, which caused the pad to wear, and a squeaking noise was heard from the wheel. The consumer replaced the rear brake pad and left rear rotor. Dealer notified.

While driving, the consumer heard a noise and later discovered, the caliper was improperly adjusted. Dealer had been notified. Mr the consumer heard a noise while driving . When he had come to a complete stop, the vehicle was placed into reverse and the left front wheel immediately locked up and the tire rapidly deflated. When the wheel was removed, two bolts in the brake caliper was gone. The caliper assembly was wedged into the rim and tore a hole 1-2 inches in the rim of the wheel.

When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. . The vehicle experienced failure on 3 separate occasions, the dealer replaced the calipers and the front and rear rotors.

While driving calipers are not catching onto brakes, making it hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.

Left side brake caliper fell off, causing wheels to lock up. This was a week after the passenger side was tightened by dealer due to noise in front end. Have all paperwork and also digital pictures. If the caliper would have dropped off on the freeway, it could have been a disaster. . . . Thanks.