While reversing vehicle experienced brake failure which resulted in an accident.
1992 Ford Explorer: brake failure
18 of the 633 complaints about the 1992 Ford Explorer describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 18
- 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
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.
It is obvious that when front suspension compresses steering linkage or tie rod hits the rubber brake line. Brakes failed while driving!
When driving at 30 MPH left rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of brakes and steering control. Also, when driving between 15-20 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, right rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of steering control and loss of brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts.
The brake rotors keep cracking, causing loss of braking. Has been to dealer 6 to 7 times.
Abs problems, on normal road conditions when applying brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not grab at all. Vehicle just kept going and crashed through garage door. *ak repair shop stated that the master cylinder failed.
Pulling off a road to get onto an interstate and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, applied the brakes and the brakes did not work, had to put gear in park position in order to stop and everything was burning.
Poor ABS brake performance, the brake light came on. The pedal was soft, and went to the floor. Partial brake failure was experienced. The master cylinder had a leak.
Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
While driving experienced brake failure when master cylinder brake booster separated, resulting in pedal going to floor due to loss of brake. Line pressure. *ak
Rubber portion of brake line rubbed against expopsed suspension bolt, creating hole in line/loss of brake fluid.
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 1992 Ford Explorer brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Explorer?
18 of 633 owner complaints about the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 54Fire or smoke 43Transmission failure 21ABS 20Seat belt 17Door locks 11Stalling 10Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6Adaptive cruise 5Jerking 5Power steering loss 5Pulling 5
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