Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (three 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 Trac


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

The Service Brakes problem

Drivers side rear brake line developed a hole caused by the emergency brake cable rubbing against it causing all the brake fluid to leak & the brakes failed. Fortunately my husband was driving on our rural road & not out on the main highway. We have not been able to get it repaired yet.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked and vibrated. The brake pedal went to the floor. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

While driving and attempting to apply the brakes they failed intermittently. No impact reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician test drove the vehicle but could not duplicate the failure. The master cylinder was replaced but the brakes failed again after it was replaced.   Read details...


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