Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2010

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, attempting to make a left turn. The brake pedal traveled to the floor when engaged, and the vehicle surged forward without warning. The failure occurred more frequently in extremely warm weather temperatures when making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they informed that the anti-lock brake system was positioned close to the engine which caused the abs to overheat and contributed to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2004

2001 Ford Explorer Sport, I have changed my brakes 3 times in one year. When I brake, it squeaks, very slow to stop, and shift to either side. Any bump will make the vehicle lose control, esp when traveling greater than 45 miles per hour. . True hazard.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

Abs front driver side brake locks and causes SUV to pull to the left under heavy braking sometimes, dealer has replaced value as per Fords computer fixer, the SUV has 33000 miles and the brake still locks sometimes, the se3rvice manger hasw stated thaqt Ford has designed the 2001&2002 abs brakes so that either the left or right brake will lock, asking that Ford replace the brake capiler on the drivers side of my SUV to not avail.


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