Ford Explorer owners have reported 2 problems related to brake drum shoes/linings (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
Lining on left rear emergency brake shoe separated from shoe, causing left rear wheel to lock up.
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3 of the 4 brake shoe linings came off of their metal supports when I had them inspected. I was told this was a common problem with the Explorers. The Ford garage said that my SUV was out of mfg warranty. They were not reponsible. There is no recall on this problem.
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