Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 2 problems related to brake disc rotor (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 09/15/2006

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 29701 miles. I drive this vehicle under normal conditions, it is not used off-road or any other way to cause the rust. The first time, Ford paid for the replacement of rotors but not the brake pads. The second time, I had to pay $401. 00 for the entire rotor and brake replacement. Furthermore, at times, there is a metal grinding sensation when apply the brakes. It creates the sound of metal grinding on metal. I have to pump the brakes to stop the grinding sensation. Thank you.

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2 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 08/02/2004

When attempting to stop from any speed brakes malfunctioned. As a result, consumer has to stand on them in order to stop the vehicle dealer stated the rotors had been cut and hot spots developed.




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