Air Brake Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 20 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake abs warning light (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Ford Explorer

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 mph and attempting to slow down, the vehicle failed to properly respond. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed down a steep driveway, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The driver was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by shifting into park.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, unattended on an incline, the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The contact was able to place her hand on the brake and stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

While driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. Mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which caused brand new tire to collapse. Dealer replaced broken right lower ball joint, brake hose, wheel speed sensor and rack/pinion unit.   Read details...

The Air Brake Drum Shoes/linings problem

1997 Ford Explorer. With malfuction car would not stop fast idellig after afer using cruise control. Could not get it to stop caused the brakes to catch fire ad burn. Due to trying to keep the car at a slow speed. Till I was at asafe area were I could abtain help.   Read details...




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