The component that malfunctioned was the abs sensor. It is not available for inspection. I was driving going around 45 in traffic and the drivers side rear brake locked up and spun me out of control and caused me to collide with another vehicle. I only lightly pressed the brakes and it happened suddenly and unexpectedly. It was not inspected before it was towed after the accident. There were no warning lamps.
1991 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating
28 of the 608 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
My ABS light came on while I was driving at approx. 5 p.m. On 4/28/2000. I continued with my daily activities and made a mental note to get this checked out. At approx. 6p.m. I was traveling at around 45 MPH when a car cut in front of me. I hit the brakes, the rear tires locked up, and the vehicle went immediately into a 90+ degree slide, the vehicle rolled 1 full time and landed upright facing the lane I was just in. I've driven 3 cars without ABS and I've never had the rear tires lock up so easily.
While driving down the road at 15mph all of a sudden the ABS brake light and engine check light came on and off, and then stayed on.
When applying ABS brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle tested and determined that it skids under wet conditions and when the transmission is disengaged. 2 accidents have occurred because of this problem. *ak
Driving at any speed the cruise control stopped working after the consumer was pressing down on the brakes very hard because the ABS brakes locked up. The consumer noticed loud noise coming from the tires, and the consumer parked the vehicle and got out, the vehicle was rolling down the street. Consumer had to jump into the vehicle and pull up the emerency parking brake,and the the rear brakes locked up. They are'nt suppose to lock up.
Consumer has experienced problem with vehicle ABS system locking up whenever the brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Dealer/mfr was not notified. *ak
Abs brakes failed. There is no indicator light to let know that there are no brakes. Also, the rear brakes failed due to defective proportional valve. The dealer will repair at the vehicle owners expense. Cannot duplicate the problem. They just keep replacing with new brakes. The part number that is being replaced is e9tz-2b373-b, owners should contact the manufacturer to recognize how many of these were sold.
Abs light comes on intermittently, indicating ABS failure.
Rear ABS brakes lock up while driving in wet weather.
While riding on the freeway in stop & go traffic, owner states when ABS brakes were used driver lost control of the vehicle and pedal went to the floor, resulting in an accident.
While driving the vehicle jerked to the right and vehicle went down the road sideways, when applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop. The truck has ABS. The truck then flipped over and skidded 150 ft.
Abs, rear wheel brake lockup, when applying brakes very forcefully expericenced lockup.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle...
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or...
- Concerns with rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford Explorer abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
28 of 608 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 45Fire or smoke 44Brake failure 20Seat belt 14Transmission failure 12Overheating 9Stalling 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel leak 5Sunroof shattered 5
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