1994 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Oct 12, 2009 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · IN

I drive a 1994 ford explorer 4x4. My complaint is with the front brakes. When the inner brake pads wear to a certain point, they fall out of the channels that they slide in causing brake failure. When this happens, all that is left to stop the vehicle is the piston of the brake caliper. There is no wear indicator to warn the driver that disc pads are worn out. Please let me know if there is a recall on this problem.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Brakes · MA

The brakes were making noise and locking up when they were applied. Taken to a repair shop for check up, and results showed that they were worn out and leaking fluid. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak ABS system was contaminated. Four times in feb., 2005 the vehicle was taken to midas. The consumer asked the midas manager to check the braked because he felt that there was a problem with them. Each time the consumer was told that the brakes were fine. Midas auto corp will not take responsibility, consumer's vehicle is parked in his driveway and in not drivable. *bf

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Brakes · MA

The brakes are making a grinding noise and locking up when they are applied. Taken to a repair shop for a check up, and results show that there is fluid leakage and brakes are worn out.

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Brakes · MA

The brakes were making noise and locking up when they were applied. Taken to a repair shop for check up, and results showed that they were worn out and leaking fluid. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IN

When applying the brake at 10-20 MPH vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions, and dealer replaced both front rotors/ rear drums and front pads twice, but problem recurred.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · VA

While applying the parking brake on a incline or flat surface. The emergency brake failed without warning. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver the brake mechanism needed replacement. The consumer informed the mechanic about recall(94v169001). The mechanic informed the consumer that the recall was not for this vehicle.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,500 miles · FL

I bought my 1994 ford explorer (4wd) in may of 1999 and have had numerous problems since. The vehicle had approximately 50900 miles when I bought it. It now has 89000 miles. I have replaced the brake rotors twice and replaced the brake pads three times. The last time I completed brake work was because the left front caliper overheated and failed. I then replaced both front calipers. There is a bad vibration problem at speeds of 55-67 MPH. I recently purchased four new tires, had them balanced, had the front end aligned, and replaced the shocks to fix this problem. It still vibrates at the above mentioned speeds. Also, the vehicle had numerous problems with the PCM (check engine light). I replaced the PCM as a last resort because I had already replaced all the sensors that could have been causing the problem. Replacing the PCM corrected the problem for about a year, but now the check engine light comes on again during initial starting and then goes out after driving about 2-3 miles. I also have a sound coming from my air vents when the A/C is turned on. Now for my most recent problem. The temperature gauge was reading hotter than normal so I overhauled the cooling system including: new thermostat, new cooling fan (old one was cracked all around the hub), new fan clutch, new radiator, new engine coolant temperature sensor, and new fluid flush and refill. The temperature gauge still reads the same. I have no idea what to do now. Any recall information you could provide would help. I have all receipts for parts purchased and work performed.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 86,000 miles · CA

Abs light on. Brakes failed during sudden stop. Using excessive coolant. Problems starting.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 99 miles · NY

My truck just shut off by the parking to my home. I can't afford buy $7,000.00 for repair auto at firestone because they want so more money. They did took off by itself then my truck didn't finish and need to work more for engine motor and brake.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IN

Loss of brake fluid due to liine rubbing against chassis of 1994 explorer, left rear area, line repaired and fixed so no rubbing would occur. All fluid was lost drove home no brakes, repaired next day.