Brakes Failed Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at waldorf Ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, MD 20601, (888) 709-3528) the technician informed the contact that the engine block was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A few days later a bystander informed the contact that there was water in the passenger's side rear brake lamp and that the brake lamp failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 15v605000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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2016 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure while driving. The consumer stated as a result of the continuous failure, the vehicle was traded in.

Power brake booster failure. Diaphragm inside the brake booster failed suddenly causing a hard time to stop when traveling at a highway. No crash involved but had to use the shoulder for extra stopping distance.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The brakes eventually stopped the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was involved in a front end collision with a wall due to brake failure. The contact struck the steering column because the seat belt failed to properly restrain her. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence and then to the gorno Ford dealer, where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact suffered from moderate chest pain from striking the steering column and required medical attention. The failure mileage was 3,694.

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Brakes failed on ice no abs.

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Brakes failed while driving. After several attempts and running off road it finally allowed me to depress break pedal. Break pedal had become stuck and when it finally worked there was an awkward sound.

Brakes failed ! I was making a left turn ( about 80° angle ) into a store plaza that has a slight hill . While making the turn there was a single thump. Steering wheel locked into turning position then released , depressed the breaks as I hit the breaks the break peddle went to the floor and nothing happened made several quick attempts then brakes went to normal operation.

While in motion on city street at 45 mph, brakes failed to respond in expected manner. Pressing brake pedal as far as possible, there was almost no braking action to slow vehicle.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine and abs indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized. The emergency brake was engaged in order to come to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle after few minutes and it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle did not stop until after repeated attempts to apply the brakes. The vehicle was restarted after several minutes and operated normally for five miles. The vehicle then accelerated independently, reaching speeds of up to 65 mph before the contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 124,000.

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I pulled into a parking stall and applied the brakes. They failed and I only stopped after hitting the glass doors of a closed business. I did not hit the gas pedal and was stopped due to the business' glass front doors. I have been driving for over 37 years and never encountered a problem like this. No one was hurt thankfully, but the problem is still unresolved. Internet search revealed other Explorers from other years (2005, 2007 & 2009) also had similar brake failures and Ford could not find a problem with the brake systems on those cars, but something is definitely not right. . Read more...

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I was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 mph. When I depressed the brake, the car accelerated to 70 mph first, then to 80 mph. I tried applying the emergency brake, but it did not slow down the vehicle at all. To avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me, I forced the transmission gear into parking. This momentarily slowed down the vehicle, and I tried to move it into the far right lane of the freeway. Then suddenly it started driving in reverse at a very high speed, causing me to collide with an oncoming truck on the freeway. Unable to control the car and fearing for my life, I turned the ignition key, which brought the car to a halt. The high patrol arrived within only a couple of minutes. When one of the officers turned on the car so as to determine what the problem was, the car immediately accelerated to 80 mph. He turned off the car and directed everyone to step away from the car, cautioning that the car was dangerous. Two officers disconnected the battery and said that there appeared to be a problem with the accelerator. They then pushed the car off the freeway to the nearest gas station. Fortunately, I did not get hurt. But there was significant body damage to my car and to the other truck with which I collided. However, the driver of that truck drove off, thus I was unable to get his information. I had the car immediately towed to my neighborhood Ford dealership, which determined that the accelerator pedal was defective. When I advised them that the emergency brake had failed, I was told that nothing works when the accelerator pedal breaks. This is a serious problem. The car was out of control on the freeway, driving in reverse, and it could have injured many people and caused a lot more damage. Ford refuses to pay for the body repair, and is charging me nearly $1,000 to replace the accelerator pedal. I would appreciate your investigating this problem. I would be happy to provide a copy of the letter that I sent to Ford.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brakes failed on seven occasions. The brake pedal would make a clicking sound. The dealer inspected the vehicle twice however they were unable to diagnose the failure. There were no deaths, injuries or police report. The current mileage was 10,800 and failure mileage was 7,000.

: the contact stated while driving 10 mph the brakes failed. When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor. The emergency brake was used to stop the vehicle without incident. There were no indicator lights on prior to the failure. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer has been alerted.

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2002 Ford Explorer emergancy brake failure. 1) PA state safety inspection was performed at Ford dealer. 2) drum brake linings were found in total seperation from metal shoes. Condition is likely due to a combination of corosion and lack of adhesive between lining and metal shoe. 3) per the Ford dealer's disccovery and sugested repair. . . The emergancy brake and drum/rotors were replaced. Ford did not take liabiity or cover the expense. (old parts are available upon request).

While driving 70 mph check engine light came on, then, moments later the engine revved up and down, and the brakes failed, not allowing the vehicle to stop. Dealer stated the vehicle jumped timing.

While driving brake failed completely. There was no warning.

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While driving on highway at 40 mph brakes failed to stop vehicle when depressed. Vehicle stopped when it collided with another vehicle. Driver sustained bruises, cuts, and whip lash. Vehicle is currently with the insurance company awaiting a factory representative to investigate the brake failure.

Letter from landy johnson, iii (CA) concerning brake system failure. Consumer requested a full refund. . . . . . .

Whenever vehicle has been through a car wash under carriage gets wet, and brakes fail to work properly. Had rear ended another vehicle when this had happened. Mechanic indicated problem will always happen when brakes are wet.

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This vehicle was purchased for $24,000 at ray anderson, huntington Ford, two weeks prior to the accident. While en route to texas, in mississippi, the lights came on the dash panel and the brakes failed. The driver tried to exit applying brake pressure, but there wer not brakes. The vehicle plummeted down an embankment into a ditch. Injuries included a broken back/ broken arm/ 2 broken legs, and severe facial lacerations.

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Brakes have failed on two occasions. Both times at low rate of speed, after first braking stops vehicle, but then brakes fail causing extended stopping. Brought vehicle to dealer first time of failure in fall of 2000. They were unable to get the vehicle .

While traveling 70 mph vehicles in front of consumer stopped suddenly. When consumer stepped on brake pedal it responded normally, but abs brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, and eventually came to a stop. No accident or injuries occurred. 5 passengers were in vehicle at time of incident. No prior warnings. After the first incident, the brakes failed but worked properly when applied again.

Brakes failed on more than one occasion. Took to dealer on Sep. 4 told on the 5th that nothing was wrong with them. I beg to differ because I didn't stop when I applied my brakes. Rear windshield wiper moter is already out and had to be replaced. The front seat tracks also need to be replaced because they don't stay latched or they will not come up when you try to get them to. I was told the tires on my truck were fine, but I have a piece of the tire missing. I went on a trip to tenn. And it was 100+ degrees. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour. When we started traveling on the interstate again I had a horrible vibration in my truck while driving at 60 mph. ( dot number: 8hxl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While driving on the highway came up on a red light, went to apply brakes and brakes failed to respond. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, out of warranty.

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While driving driver stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes failed and vehicle didn't stop. Consumer said, he had taken vehicle three times to dealer for repairs, and still has same problem.

Brakes failed to stop the vehicle - anti-lock system engaged at low speed on dry pavement, preventing the vehicle from stopping, thus causing a crash.

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Accelerator would stick. The brakes fails to work when this happens. Can happen at different speeds. Have taken to dealer & informed idle air control motor needed replacing. Problem since returned.

Consumer was driving when brakes failed after pumping them 3 times. Finally managed to stop. Then wife smelled a burning odor. Consumer got out, pulled up hood, and saw a fire.

Consumer experienced brake failure when he began to apply brakes, the throttle will go up and the brakes will go flat, consumer was then sitting with his foot on the brakes doing 2000 rpm's, after coming to a complete stop. When he moves his foot the throttle goes down. Consumer has had a number of close calls, he has taken vehicle to dealer six recorded times, and many times unrecorded. Dealership--neill sandler--Ford, Lincoln, Mercury--of 3699 airport highway, alcoa, TN. --423-970-2500.

Brakes failed intermittently.

When applied brakes failed to stop vehicle, excessive effort, shifted to park to avoid crash; intermittment problem; according to dealer, brakes are working normal, have not duplicated problem.

While driving at highway, abs brakes were applied at a sudden stop, brakes failed to disengage, pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.

Abs, brake failure, pedal goes the floor, loss of brake effectiveness.