I bought this 1994 ford explorer eddie bauer SUV from a dealer. The car had a problem with alarm so the dealer removed it. The ABS light comes on and off. A week after the purchase, while driving, the engine stops, car comes to a halt in the middle of the road, and the steering locks. I almost got hit by a truck. It starts back on after few minutes. It does not start if hazards, headlights or any electrical components are on. After that the same thing happened 5 times in 2 weeks once at night 12''o clock. It is highly unsafe to drive the car now. I'm not driving it anymore. The dealer does not know what the problem is and does not want to take the car back.
1994 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating
92 of the 1,199 complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 92
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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
Abs light on. Brakes failed during sudden stop. Using excessive coolant. Problems starting.
Abs valve is defective. Please provide further details.
Vibration/pulsation during braking as if rotors were warped. (this is not the higher frequency ABS effect when wheels are slipping.)
Abs light comes on/ doesn't go off. Stopping distance has to be increased . Vehicle has been taken to different mechanics who can't detect the probelm consumer will try taking it to a ford dealer.
Speed sensor in 5 speed transmission is generating jumpy values; causes cruise control to surge and fall trying to match jumpy speed readings. Speed sensor also feeds ABS, suggesting ABS could fail when needed. Speed sensor also feeds computer, suggesting environnmental engine controls are not fucntioning. Interested in finding if this has been reported before, and if there is a safety recall or service bulletin in place for this condition.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision.
Abs sensor failure.
Owner has ABS brakes. While applying the ABS brakes on ice or wet like pavement vehicle goes into a skid. Owner is very concerned for safety.
The ABS system doesn't operate properly, the wheels lock up,especially during wet road conditions.
Abs brake failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- 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...
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
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford Explorer abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Ford Explorer?
92 of 1,199 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer (8%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Explorer?
There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 136Fire or smoke 64Brake failure 41Stalling 25Adaptive cruise 17Door locks 15Check engine light 14Pulling 14Overheating 10Ball joint 9Grinding brakes 9Fuel leak 9No deployment 8Fuel pump 8Seat belt 8Loss of power 7Sudden acceleration 7Transmission failure 7Fuel smell 6Slipping 6Won't start 6Power steering loss 5Premature wear 5
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