Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 47 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake sensor (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes. My internet search revealed that it wasn't safe to drive, so I contacted gary yeoman Ford and they sent a rollback to pick Read details...
While applying the brakes at approximate speed of 3 to 5 mph, anti lock brakes activate. Ford dealership had the vehicle for 7 days, replaced the anti lock brake sensor and advised me that the vehicle was fixed. As soon as I left the dealership, I noticed the same problem. Read details...
The caller said that while slowing down and when applying the brakes they went to the floor, and vehicle rolled through a stop light. This happened once and without warning. It resulted in an accident, and the vehicle was towed to a body shop after the insurance company approved it. Read details...
2002 Ford sport trac- vehicle has less than 40,000 miles on it. Had to have brakes and rotors replaced. Brakes were replaced and rotors turned first time at 21,532 miles on 01-19-04. Complained several times about excessive brake dust, rotors were turned again at 26,885 on 08-27-05. Read details...
I purchased this vehicle used at 22,000 miles from local Ford dealer. At 27,380 Ford dealer furnished multi-point inspection, showed no brake issues. At 43,000 miles the brakes started grinding metal to metal. Up to this time there was no audible warning as I usual. Read details...