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. On august 23, 2005 while driving, vehicle just stopped, had towed to ford dealership and was told it was the air flow valve. Asked ford to fix and also change oil, service called back to say I needed new brakes and rotors needed to be turned. Gave permission to fix. Received another phone call shortly after saying rotors could not be turned they needed to be replaced. Called ford customer service in michigan as was told that brakes were only under warranty for 12,000 miles. Having had the rotors turned twice and then replaced and having less than 40,000 miles on vehicle seemed excessive.
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac brakes complaints
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Dt: caller has had to replace the rotors on her vehicle twice. The first time was at 26000 miles and the second time was at 53000 miles. This happened without warning both times. Dealer fixed them the first time. Caller said yesterday she heard a noise and took it in and was told it was the rotor. Today bell tire co. Is fixing the second mishap. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller does not remember when the first time was.
2002 ford explorer sport trac premature front brake pad wear, particularly the front inside pad wore down to rotor. Had 30,000 ford inspection and was only 50% worn on front, at 34,000 miles the pads was worn out and the local dealer bill alexander ford said thats nominal.
The vehicle had a difficult time slowing down when the brakes were applied. Taken to dealer for repair of the brake pads four times, but the problem recurred. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.
Driver 's side seat recliner bolt broke. Brakes squealed constantly. Replaced left rear axle and seal. *bf the consumer stated that while driving he smelled something burning and saw the vehicle was filled with smoke in the bed area from the brakes on passenger side. It was discovered that the brakes were too tight. *tc
I purchased a ford explorer sport trac in dec. 2002. I have been in and out of the service department a number of times. The following is a list of items that I've had repaired under warranty: 1.) front brakes: a loud rubbing/griding sound became increasingly louder. The first time the service dept. Folks said that it was normal. The next time I brought the car in, they could deny the noise and they subsequently replace one rotor and resurfaced the other. 2.) rear axle: a broken seal allowed hydroulic fluid to cover inside of the rear wheel causing difficulty in braking. The service dept. Repaired under warranty 3.) the transfer case for the 4-wheel drive was leaking fluid. The service dept. Repaired under warranty. 4.) the vehicle stalls a numerous amounts of times (10-15 times) since I've owned it. It stalls while I'm driving at 35 miles per hour, in reverse, day or night. When I go for an errand and park, the vehicle will not start. An hour later, when the tow truck is there, the vehicle start. It drives me crazy!! The service dept. Says they cannot do anything because nothing registers on the computer and they cannot simulate the problem. The last time it happened (08-04-04) merging on to the freeway it stalled. Upon start-up, black smoke poured out of the exhaust and idling was extremely rough. I had it towed to a ford dealership. The service dept replaced a mass airflow meter under warrenty. The vehicle runs...I'll cross my fingers!! My current problem is that the front tires are severly cupping and the front end viberates at 60 MPH and over. The vehicle has 25k miles and the tires have been rotated 5 times about every 5k miles. I had the wheels checked for alignment and balance and it is to specifications. The service dept says its normal and to continue with the rotations. The tires are wearing unevenly and prematurely. The tire shop recommends that the shocks and struts be replaced. The service dept does not.
All four tires were slightly cupping, and the brakes made a thumping noise when they were depressed. Dealership replaced the pads, lubed the front caliper slide pin, and replaced rotors. *ak vehicle experiencing problems with tires cupping. The following repairs were performed on the vehicle: engine replaced, brakes, replaced, alignment, battery wiring assembly repaired, dpfe sensor replaced. Consumer asked dealer for a full refund on vehicle.
I've had two incidents where the left rear brakes has locked up: first, after entering parking garage from snow covered streets 02/21/03. Second, making a left turn from a complete stop while raining. Loses traction over bumpy road ares and dips.
I was driving my truck and all of a sudden brakes started grinding and truck would barely stop. Ph
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