1992 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes at low speeds, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the front driver and passenger side brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. In addition, when turning the heater on she could smell anti-freeze and also noticed a leak. The independent mechanic advised her that the heater coil as well as the brake lines needed to be replaced due to severe rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and the current mileages were unknown.

Filed May 20, 2010 · Brakes · 220,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated the brake pedal would feel spongy when depressed and would increase stopping distance. The vehicle previously received repairs under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 96v024001 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic). The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a missing stud and nut from the master cylinder. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall campaign and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 220,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

Defective brake fluid tubing to rear brakes rusting in exact same place on both his 1992 & 1996 ford explorers. *bf

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · TN · crash

While reversing vehicle experienced brake failure which resulted in an accident.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Brake studs that attached master cylinder to power brake vacuum booster assembly broke. Brake pedal went down to floor,and didnot stop vehicle. Had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

The faulty engine mount and rear axle shock absorber cause extreme vibration in the entire vehicle while driving, the engine is not harmonically balanced and sets up a vibration that extends to the frame and the rear shock absorbers. *yh . Consumer states that this problem is a manufacturer defect, but manufacturer is n ot willing to take any responsibility, consumer was advised because of the age and the mileage it would be the consumer's responsibility,

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Brakes · OH · crash

I believe that a very serious design flaw exist in the brake system on the ford explorer. The light on my ABS brakes would come on once in a while then go out. I think that most people would not even notice. It happened to me twice that I am aware of, the first time I was braking moderately hard for a red light my vehicle immediately spun hard to the left I was able to correct it and regain control I was driving at 40 MPH. The second time it occurred I was driving at 50 MPH under the exact same conditions but this time I spun out and hit a curb damaging my left rear rim and breaking the support cable for my spare tire. This time I traced the problem to the switch on the brake fluid reservoir. On a vehicle that spins out so easy I dont think that it is a good idea to disable the ABS brakes with a low fluid sensor. I had plenty of fluid in my reservoir the switch just failed, if the faulty switch had been set up to just indicate low fluid the dangerous conditions that happened would not occurre. This is a copy of the letter I sent to ford. I think that a lot of the roll over accidents are caused by this problem.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Engine backfire causes sudden loss of brakes. Seven vacuum hoses tie into the one pipe and then into the intake manifold. Only the brake vacuum assist has a clamp on the hose. When the engine backfires into the intake manifold, it blew off three of these hoses resulting in inadequate vacuum for the power assist brakes. The engine funs very rough but maybe it will smooth out when driven a little. So, you drive and suddenly find no brakes. If you are lucky, you have time and room enough to stop.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

It is obvious that when front suspension compresses steering linkage or tie rod hits the rubber brake line. Brakes failed while driving!

Filed Dec 14, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Front brakes fell apart. On a hill vehicle will slide right though a stop sign. Consumer stated tghat at 20,000 miles brakes should not fall apart. Consumer has almost rear ended another driver.