Ford Explorer owners have reported 39 problems related to parking brake (under the parking brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
Emergency brake release lever bracket fell from connection to plastic dash. Ford will split the $2000 cost 50/50 to repair since no recall at this time. Feel poor design attaching mechanism to plastic dash instead of metal bracket. When used currently, must be careful to not let release get stuck under dash making it very difficult to retrieve and release the lever.
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all problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer
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Consumer stated while driving, the emergency brake engaged without warning which caused the back tires to lock up and skid. Consumer had a collision as a result.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer
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Parking lever assembly. Throttle valve assembly.
One wheel emergency brake design isn't sufficient to hold on steep hills.
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all problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer
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