Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and heard a jingle noise. He pulled over to shoulder, and looked all over the vehicle. When he applied brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, and vehicle swerved/ hit a tree stump, and rolled over. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer was notified.
1991 Ford Explorer: brake failure
20 of the 608 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Rear brakes failed without any warning or indication later causing front brakes to fail.
Complete brake failure occurred when backing out of parking slot. Was able to stop vehicle with the parking brake. Failure of brake pipe, due to corrosion, just forward of rear axle. The two pipes from the junction block at the differential also badly corroded but not leaking. Changed these also as a precaution. Total loss of braking power was unexpected since I believed that there was a diagonal brake systen or other backup. In attempting to pump the brake once I stoped all I successed in doing was pumping brake fluid on the ground. This had the pontential for a serious accident since I would have been hauling a trailer in a few dats on a long trip.
Confirmation info...columes doesn't my info....but to add transmission was replace, was informed vehicle was repainted by aaa, brakes went out, replaced cable wires to battrery- wired coat hanger pieces in with cable wires...
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
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen. Vehicle has to be put in 4-wheel drive in order to drive safely.
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.
Brake failure, in for repair, replaced calipers on the front and pads/rotors, the pads are coming unattched from the calipers, causing them to come out of round and be damaged.
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.
When trying to come to a complete stop he experienced a brake failure.
Brake system failure, brake master cylinder failed, complete loss of braking. Tt
Front end vibrates due to brake failure.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
20 of 608 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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 44ABS 28Seat belt 14Transmission failure 12Overheating 9Stalling 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel leak 5Sunroof shattered 5
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