Service Brakes Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 920 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (318 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (163 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Ford Explorer

The Service Brakes problem

When starting my vehicle the parking brake alarm is going off stating that my parking brake is engaged which it is not once I drive about a mile or 2 the alarm goes off but everytime I restart my vehicle he resets the process.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. When he attempted to accelerate after fueling the fuel tank, the vehicle came to complete stop, without brake application. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. He was advised that the abs braking gear had fractured.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

On 5/13/24 brought to local shop on power steering leak. Week before, paid $50 for inspection. On 5/22/ 8am appointment was line and replaced. But tech said get pass brake line was rotted and was bad leak of brake fluid.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Rear brake calipers seized and wore brake pads all the way down. Slight intermittent sound was noticed when car was in motion but thought it may be related to the roof rack detachment that was pending repair.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

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.   Read details...




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