Parking Brake Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 57 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Ford Explorer

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that after pulling over, an unknown warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Emergency brake "disintegrated" w/o indication other than rattle   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Loss control of my SUV, and found out my spindle, bearings and everything was shot!   Read details...

The Parking Brake Indicator Light problem

Driver's side emergency brake line is too long , about 6-8 inches longer, and it rubs against and wears into left rear tire, almost into sidewall. This could cause an unexcepted blowout without warning, and could result in a crash.   Read details...

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs.   Read details...




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