I have questions to why there are these failures in these 4 important areas of my vehicle, and would like some answers! Thank you, I. E. Stowell. No safety defec tlisted. *ak (dot number: lt1018-d5 tiresize: p235/75r15)
1991 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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Brakes are grinding loudly, pedal feels spongy when applying brakes. Dealer replaced front and rear pads/ calipers/ drums, and rotors. When making turns grinding became worse. Brakes were wearing out far sooner than normal.
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.
Starter failed. *slc radius arm needed replaced. Air conditioner needed replaced. Hydraulic control unit needed replaced.
The proportioning valve does not function properly (self adjusting mechanism) causing poor stopping ability.
While coming around a curve on a wet road and applying brakes to slow down, rear wheels locked up, causing vehicle to rollover. No injuries reported. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Accident occurred in the afternoon of august 28th, 1999 in durham, north carolina. The accident involved my vehicle hitting a vehicle in front of me (I was travelling at about 35-45 MPH and reached an intersection where traffic was stopped for the light. I hit the brakes and thought I had enough time to stop the vehicle, but I ended up rear-ending a truck (at the point of impact the car was probably travelling 5-10 MPH)). Anyhow when I received my car from the repair shop it rode extremely roughly. After taking it to a firestone dealer they informed me that my tread had 'separated' and told me the only solution was to buy new tires. This is all very circumstancial evidence (I realize), but after reading about other similar incidents regarding the same equipment, I felt compelled to report this accident as well in case the tire too were responsible. The faulty tires (2 of 4) have since been discarded. I would appreciate knowing whether the tire separation could have been related to the accident as I know think it may have (the tire's tread was not separated prior to the accident and the other tires which had been purchased at the same time are still roadworthy). *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
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...
I already entered a complaint (#722389) then I read the consumer complaints and realized that 2 things that I thought were normal might not be. The frist one being that a I heard the squishy noise coming from my master cylinder/ vacuum booster the pedal was always soft but I never encountered any difficuly stopping that I can remember. The other problem is that after my explorer rolled and came to rest, the driver's seat was completely laid back.
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 pulling out of park position brakes would lock up. Causing consumer to pull wheel off to return to normal while traveling. Please provide further information.
I have gently driven this vehicle never went off road with it,changed the oil every 2500 miles,leased another car to preserve my SUV,what I have now is an unsafe vehicle that is literrly falling apart,everything from the paint to the fasteners that hold the interior trim on is failing.I paid a lot of money for my SUV and the ford motor company should take some responsibility.do I sound mad well wouldn't you be?
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.
The brakes locked up when slowly being applied. Had to turn wheel to avoid being hit by another vehicle due to locked brakes. Hit a flat wall & was flipped over after going up a wall, instead.
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.
I have taken my car to be services for the brakes three times and each time the dealer (vista ford) tells me that it's something else. During the last three years since I owned the car, my total repair bills (not including routine maintenance) is approximately $4,581.52. I have replaced A/C, breakclnr, starter, brake drums etc. Is this possible?
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
Front brake rotors and calipers failed. Also, replaced radius arm and bushings.
Majority of brake parts have been replaced over last 3 years and problem persists. Rear brakes lock at all speeds and vehicle swerves to right. Several brake experts cannot find problem.
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.
Brake rotors cracked.
Front brake line to caliper brake hoses left and right failed due to cracking of the rubber.
Anti-lock brake control unit failed.
Brakes fail without warning. Driver side pads fall apart and destroy the rotor. Brakes last approx. 6 months. Problem cannot be determined.
A/c system problems.
Anti lock brake valve failed.
Rear ABS brakes lock up while driving in wet weather.
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