Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Ford Explorer Sport


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

The Ford dealer has replaced the rotors and brake pads twice in 4 years due to rusting rotors. According to the dealer, the rust was too deep for the rotors to be turned and had to be replaced. The first replacement was at 15,857 miles and the second replacement of the rotors and brake pads at   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

While braking at 35 mph the front/rear wheels locked up temporally. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer stated that he has had 5 instances of the vehicle sliding on pavement. The consumer stated that abs works occasionally.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Brake lights and turn signals stopped working. Problem traced to tilt steering and multi-function switch wiring harness. Broken retainer clip allows wires to be pulled from connector breaking connection for brake light and turn signal.   Read details...


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