Ford Explorer Sport Trac abs comes on

Filed Jan 11, 2026 · Brakes · TN

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 the truck up. After Gary Yeoman performed tests, they confirmed that the ABS Module was defective and conducted a pinpoint test for code 1342 in system and found internal fault in module. According to Google, code B1342 can cause serious drivability issues. I have printouts from Google and Gary Yeoman Ford to support these statements. I will attempt to upload these documents from my phone. This is being filled out on a desktop and I have no scanner.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · 256,300 miles · IN

I noticed a crack in the liftgate bottom ABS panel to the right of the fors emblem in october 2015. On december 8, 2015 the vehicle was stationary then all of a sudden the back window glass in the liftgate blew-out. I understand there is a class-action lawsuit file in california regarding this safety defect. I feel it is unsafe, because I could be driving on an interstate and the glass has the potential to break-out without warning, causing operator distracton to drining which could result in an accident.

Filed Dec 17, 2012 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport trac. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake pedal was pulsating, accompanied by an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the front and rear brakes would have to be repaired. After the repair, the contact noticed that the brake pedal would feel spongy when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that two of the ABS sensors were faulty and were overriding the brakes. The mechanic disconnected the ABS sensors. The contact did not experience any failures after the sensors were disconnected. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed May 13, 2010 · Brakes · 54,032 miles · NY

While crossing an intersection (eastbound) in my ford explorer on a dry, flat straight paved road (I was starting from a stop sign, whereas the street I was crossing has no stop sign for the north and southbound intersecting road) ... With my foot on the gas at a very slow speed (under 5 MPH), the vehicles brakes engaged on their own after I was partially through the intersection, bringing my vehicle to a stop. My foot was solely on the gas pedal, and I was not applying the brakes. Four dashboard warning lights then illuminated; including the (1) stability control, (2) the 4x4, (3) the ABS and (4) the wrench. I applied the gas pedal further to try to get out of the intersection, but the brakes did not release. Then I took my foot off the gas and the brake released and the warning lights came off. This happened 3 times! I was then able to get out of the busy intersection with just the idle moving the vehicle forward. Once out of the intersection I again pressed the gas pedal, and the brake engaged again, stopping the vehicle. After happening about another few times I was able to coast to the side of the road and there I left the vehicle. The vehicle was then brought to a local repair shop, who put the vehicle on a computer diagnostic device, and they determined that the brake sensor in the left front wheel was sensing a problem and automatically engaging the left front brake. I feel fortunate that I was not broad-sided by any oncoming vehicles when the faulty brake system brought my truck to a stop in the road intersection. Brake problem also happened the night before, but in that case I was driving in a residential neighborhood at about 30 MPH and coasting as I approached a stop sign. When I applied the brakes, the brake pedal did not want to depress and then within a few seconds all the same 4 warning lights came on. The brake pedal made a sound similar to when ABS deploys, but the brake pedal resisted going down; in fact the brake pedal barely moved.

Filed Sep 30, 2008 · Brakes · 6,821 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer sport trac. While accelerating, the rear brakes locked and caused the rear tires to drag. Both the ABS and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the shaft assembly (part number fp-7l2z4k138a) failed and caused the back end to lock while driving 15 MPH. The failure has occurred twice. The contact purchased the vehicle for safety and no longer feels safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 6,821.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · PA

Brake failure 2002 ford explorer sport trac only 38000 mi when this occurred in aug 07. I almost hit the back of a school bus when dropping my children off at school. The brakes would grind and not stop the vehicle and sometimes pulsation would occur at any speed. It was like the antilock braking system was coming on when it shouldn't(summer dry roads) and then getting stuck in the brake release state. So when trying to stop the vehicle with the foot pedal, the antilock braking system was working against your braking action. This causes a very scary feeling when you have your foot to the floor and the vehicle still remains in motion. The brake pads and rotors were replaced, but not the problem. The next incidence occurred in a busy intersection when we were almost hit by oncoming traffic because the vehicle wouldn't stop at a red light. When taking the vehicle to the mechanic I almost hit 2 pedestrians in a crosswalk at a stop sign. The vehicle just kept on going and I quickly beeped the horn for a near miss of a man and his little boy. The mechanic told me there is something wrong with the antilock braking system which causes the brakes to malfunction. He sent us to another mechanic and he said this is a defect in certain ford explorer models. The antilock braking sensors, along with the location of them is the problem. He said to fix this it would cost anywhere between 300-600 depending on what else was damaged, but he stressed driving the vehicle like this is an extreme safety hazard. I was upset because of the low miles on this vehicle. It was only over warranty miles by 2000 but 5 yrs old. I could not afford to fix this so I was instructed to pull the fuse on the ABS because it was unsafe to drive with the ABS. I have three children and this is my only transportation. With the ABS fuse pulled I do not have the problem, but lacking ABS. Ford needs to stand by there product and offer a recall on this completely unsafe malfunction of the antilock braking system.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 39,800 miles · PA

Manual transmission and parking brake 2002 ford explorer sport trac 39800 slave and master cylinders replaced at 700.00 in january 2008. First incidence occurred december 24, 2007. I was actually pulling into grandma's drive on christmas eve and tried to back up into a space when the vehicle was stuck in place blocking everyone in. It did finally work. Then at a shopping center it would not move forward when stopping for pedestrians to cross and then going through an intersection when shifting it just stopped between 2nd and 3rd wouldn't move into any gear. It was stuck between gears and would not move. I was blocking an intersection when I now had a red light. Eventually, I did get it moving to my home, but had it towed to the mechanic since it just would not move at all once restarted. I wonder if the ABS failure in august 2007 caused this problem. The malfunction of the ABS would cause stress on the transmission with the ABS coming on randomly at any speed. Please see my brake failure complaint and also defective caliper complaint(caliper occurred at only a few thousand miles). The parking brake release is still a problem. You must put your foot under the foot pedal of the parking brake to get it to release completely. The light may go off but the emergency brake is still engaged.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Brakes · 5,500 miles · PA

Defective brake caliper 2002 ford explorer sport trac with less than 6000 miles at time of incidence approximately november 2002. A brake caliper was stuck on after putting on the brakes while in motion. The vehicle had to be towed to a garage. The caliper was replaced and the rotor was damaged but still usable. I also had problems with the ABS malfunctioning where the brakes would not stop the vehicle(summer, dry roads). The manual transmission slave and master cylinders were replaced (do have these parts). The ABS and transmission problems occurred between aug 2007 and december 2007. The vehicle had 38000-40000 miles and lightly driven. Currently the vehicle has less than 470000 miles and has been driven 6.5 years. The vehicle was never used for towing. It was used primarily for taking children to school, activities, and family vacations.

Filed May 20, 2004 · Brakes · TN

While driving over standing water or snow rear ABS brakes failintermittently.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · NY

My wife and I recently purchased a 2001 ford explorer sport trac from simmons rockwell, in big flats new york on february 28, 2004. Upon signing paperwork, we were shown a form from ford motor company indicating that the vehicle mentioned was a repurchased vehicle. The form stated that the origional owner was complaining of the ABS system not properly working. The sales representative and the ford form stated that the vehicle was repaired and was in satisfactory condition. A couple of weeks later I experienced a problem with the ABS system not working and a light on the dash indicating that there was a problem. I contacted the dealer the next day and I was told that they could not help me that I would have to contact a ford dealer. I contacted mcguire ford in ithaca new york and they ran a repair history on this vehicle, which showed numerous attempts to repair the ABS system. Mcguire ford stated that they had to order parts for the ABS system. A week later mcguire ford replaced parts for the ABS system. A few days later I had troubles with the ABS system again and contacted simmons rockwell ford in hornell new york. I dropped the vehicle off for repairs on 4/1/04 and picked it up 0n 4/2/04. On 4/2/04 I experienced problems with the brake system again. I contacted simmons rockwell hornell service department and asked them if it was alright if I used any ford dealership for repairs as they were 45 miles away from my home. They indicated yes that any ford dealer would honor the warranty,so I went to my local ford dealer. This dealer refused to do repairs due to the extensive history of problems with this vehicle and past problems with simmons rockwell. This vehicle has less than 29,000 miles on it and I have not owned the vehicle for a month and I had to have unsuccessful repairs made. The first payment is due on 4/13/04. I dropped the vehicle off to simmons rockwell on 4/5/04 and told the sales rep mike giagios that I did not want the vehicle.