1994 Ford Explorer: brake failure

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

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

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes · OH

I have received a copy of a recall #94s91 and the description associated with this recall is identical with the problem I have had with my vehicle since I purchased it used in 6/98. I contacted the dealer, and manufacturer, and I was told my VIN # is not included in this recall. I asked why the recall list my vehicle year ,make, & model and I have the exact symtoms listed but I was being told again it was not included in the recall. I was told I would need to have the vehicle fixed at my own expense. I don't feel like I should be forced to pay for this fix when my vehicle has the exact defect listed and the exact year, make, & model listed. I constantely have to check to see if my parking brake is engaged because at least half the time it isn't because the pedal went to the floor without engaging the parking brake. I would appreciate a response back and any help you may be able to offer in this matter. Thanks you very much. V. Ron deliteris.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Vehicle purchased 12/1996. Brakes replaced first time 03/02/1997 at 66730 miles. On 08/31/1997 brake pads dissintegrated causing brake failure. Pads, rotors, and calipers replaced on 09/02/1997 at approx. 70747 miles. Same problem occurs on 02/02/1998 at 74095 miles, 06/11/1999 at 84823 miles, 07/13/1999 at 85493 miles, 03/16/2000 at 90037 miles, and most recently on 12/10/2000 at 96878 miles. All brake pads were raybestos silver installed by national tire and battery (formerly tire america). Majority of milage is city. Other is highway. There are no offroad miles. Vehicle is used as a passanger vehicle not for hauling or towing. Failure occurs when brake pad lining cracks, crumbles, and dissintegrates leaving only brake backing against rotor for braking. This usually hyper-extends the calliper and scores the rotor beyond repair (turning down) requiring replacement of brake pads, rotor assembly, and calliper assembly. When failure occurs, there is absolutely no braking action (pedal drops to the floor) until brake pedal is pumped after which a grinding noise (brake pad backing into rotor) is heard. Failure has usually occured at lower speeds when approaching a stop.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Brakes · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed caused crash into dirt bank,seat belt failed caused injuries to face armes legs back

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed.

Filed Nov 13, 1998 · Brakes · SC

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident.

Filed Nov 26, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Abs brake failure.

Filed Sep 30, 1997 · Brakes · UN

Antilock brakes failed, causing right rear tire to lock, car to swerve.

Filed Sep 24, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Anti-lock brakes failed. Also replaced muffler and catalytic converter.

Filed Jun 3, 1997 · Brakes · NJ · crash

Abs brake failure, impact 12:00 position, after making sudden stop , pedal went to the floor with loss brake effectiveness, driving at speed 15mph.