Brake pedal pressed with no back pressure nor braking effect; no skid; no ABS indicator light/warning of system failure.
1993 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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Ea96017; intermittently ABS braking system locked up while in use which could have resulted a crash. Please provide further information.
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Consumer had become aware of recalls 95v164 and 94v169. Upon contacting the dealer and manufacturer , he was informed that the recalls had expired. Consumer is the second owner of the vehicle.
Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when crashed into a gaurdrail. Mechanic replaced fender/bumper/radiator/grill/ radialand radial support/ball join, and installed lift kit. However, vehicle still vibrated, even more when driving with 4 wheel drive. Also, when making a turn steering locked up in 4 wheel drive. Consumer then replaced all four tires. Vehicle still vibrated. Mechanic said the radius arm was bent, and replaced it. Also, replaced the springs shocks/ ABS sensors/ rear shield and bearings.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, it felt like the brake pads were cracking. Vehicle has been in repair shop nine times for brake problems, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
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While making a turn braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal go to the floor and a grinding noise, which caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Recall work on the emergency brake pedal causes the warning light to stay on.
The calipers locked up, melting the brake lining. Owner has had the calipers replaced four times. Dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes are noisy.
Master cylinder failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
Owner has ABS brakes,when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor. Also brakes lock up when applied.cause unknown.
While driving vehicle about 35 MPH the brakes had failed because they did not work when driver applied them. This problem had happened twice and repaired twice. Dealer said the brakes had suffered from overheating.
When setting the parking brake, there was a sudden loss of latching, pedal sprung up. Also, ABS brake failure.
Front brake pads failed.
Anti-lock brake system not working properly, vibration, pulling and extended stopping distance, repair made with no improvement.
Bolts on the master cylinder broke, causing total loss of braking power
Intermittently the parking brake control self adjusted pawl does not line up properly with the self adjusted bracket. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On other occasions brakes made grinding sounds. When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. Causing truck not to stop.
Brakes: driving approximately 45mph, approaching a red light, attempted to stop and there were no brakes. Brake pedal went completely to the floor and it was hard stopping the vehicle.
Recall 96v02400; ms. Roberson purchased vehicle used, and is now experiencing the safety defect. Caontated the dealer and manufacturer after finding out that the recall was performed, and she would like proof showing that the recall was done. They will not give out that information.
Vehicle hesitates to stop when brakes are applied.
Antilock brake relay failed, also sensor replaced.
Front ball joints failed.
Brakes/rotors: excessive brake wear. Brakes and rotors have to be replaced every year. Brakes also make a loud noise.
While driving vehicle 20 MPH the ABS did not respond when stepping on brake pedal; the vehicle had been taken to the shop many times, the mechanic did replaced the total braking system. *ak also the left speaker was inoperable, and dealer replaced the front cover gasket due to an antifreeze leak.
Abs braking system failed.
Anti lock brakes fail to stop vehicle properly/cause wheel to lock up.
Driving vehicle and going about 55 MPH, started slowing down; applied (ABS) brakes, they hesitated before catching; hit another vehicle left rear side; happened before, a month later ABS brakes locked up at 5 MPH.
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