Parking Brake Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 56 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 (37 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 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon engaging the parking brake, the parking brake failed to remain engaged. Additionally, the contact stated that upon activating the a/c, the a/c was blowing hot air.   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 Electrical problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he recently had a manufacturer recall performed on the vehicle for Ford customer satisfaction program number 22n06 (rear axle bolt replacement).   Read details...

The Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

I was pulling out of a post office parking lot with my 1996 Ford Explorer and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor as I was driving home I tested my brakes and they still felt spongy. Just as I pulled into my driveway my brake light went on and I lost all my brake fluid on closer   Read details...




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