Refer to recall #'s 96v024001, 951007000, and 00t005000. Scc ph
1994 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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While driving the vehicle makes a lot of noise around the wheel area, the tires were rotated but the problem still exist, but one day while driving the right front wheel locked up, the vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer where it was determined that the front caliper was stuck, the dealer replaced the pads, both calipers and the master cylinder. The consumer requested a refund of the monies spent on repair.
Consumer states that the emergency brake on the vehicle will intermittenly work. Please provide further information. Mr
When setting parking brake it will give more resistance the further pedal is pressed down. Sometimes when the pedal is applied it will go down about 1/3 of the way then give way and go to the floor. When this happens the parking brake has to be released and reset. Nlm
While braking pedal felt spongy and steering wheel turned to left, then locked up. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Please provide additional information.
The front tires have slits in the sidewalls of the tires. When we purchased the vehicle we had test drove it and when we got it on the highway we noticed a shaking in the front end. We told the dealer of this problem and they said they would check into it. They said they had the problem fixed. The tires looked brand new when the vehicle was purchased. We continued with the purchase and later when the vehicle was taken on the highway it done the same thing. The dealer said there was no problem. The only time the vehicle would shake was when you were driving between 55 and 65 MPH other than that it drove fine. Then my driver side tire developed a leak that got progressively worse until I would have to put air in it every day. My husband put some other tires on and when the tires were removed one of them had 6 weights on it. The 2 front tires both had large cracks. Once the newer tires were put on the shaking on the highway has stopped. I see so much about the bad tires on the ford explorer, that it leads me to wonder, is it the tires or is it the explorer? I do not see how there could be so many different tires that would have defects. I am lead to believe the problem lies with ford and not with firestone or the other tire companies who have paid to replace these tires. The tred on the tires is still good but they are not usable because of the cracks.
Texas "salvage truck" how did it get "resold" in arizona!. No safety defect listed.
Consumer has had the front brake pads replaced 6 different times due to overheating, and also the rotors have been turned, a brake master cylinder was installed, the rear brakes shoes were adjusted and the rear drums were resurfaced, the brake light was coming on due to low brake fluid.*jb
Same problem as recall, the federal safety agency id # 94v169000. Ford claims the recall work was done (per their computer records, while the vehicle was under previous ownership in 1996), although a ford (dealer) mechanic reports that there is no physical evidence of the work being done. I am concluding that either it was never fixed, or it was not repaired correctly. Ford (both local dealer and corporate customer service) refuses to fix this at no cost.
Engine lights has come on several times, engine runs rough in gear at idle, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also serpentine belt was replaced, as well as the egr pressure sensor which was sticking, also thermostat was replaced.
Ignition turns off without warning while driving on I-95. Also occurs at slow speeds. Power steering and brakes stop working without power, making maneuvering difficult. After 10 minutes, will restart. Ford corp. Office has no record of problem, yet is settling 5 state lawsuit according to todays newspaper.
Brakes are not functioning properly, and had to replace master cyclinder. Also, there is manufacturer's recall 96s35 concerning primary assistance booster for 1994 ford, explorer. However, consumer's vehicle is not included due to VIN. Consumer feels as though ford needs to do something in near future.*ak 4 wheel drive light illuminated and would not go off, dealer replaced shift motor and shift relay. Dealer replaced radius arm bushings and caliper slide pins.
Left front brake caliper locked up on disc when brakes were applied. This is the second time I'v experienced this with this brake system. The first time was in 10/98 with only 1825 miles on the vehicle. At that time, the right front brake caliper locked up on the disc, burning out the pads, destroying the disc and caliper. The calipers should not be locking up like this! On the current failure of the left caliper, the brakes had been checked just that week, and the caliper slide rails checked and lubed, which should have preventeed the lockup. There's obviously something wrong with the system (it's anti-lock) to be experiencing these failures on a carefully maintained, extremely low mileage vehicle.
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.
Front brake pads broke in half on three separate occasions. Each time dealer inspected vehicle and replaced pads. Please provide additional information.
Brake pads wear excessively due to rotors. Calipers had pushed pistons against pads. Pistons had shattered.
Head gasket failed. Nlm
Recalls 94v169001/94v169000;when applying parking brake they it wouldn't engage due to gear teeths not lining up properly. Dealership was aware of problem.
Brakes replaced.
Vehicle parked. Shifted from park to drive and vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. Foot was not on brake or gas pedal. Hit another vehicle. Gas pedal was to floor. Was depressing brakes hard to stop, but vehicle failed to stop until it hit another vehicle.
Problem 1: electrical burning smell occasionally when turn heater on and once when turned A/C on. Has nothing to do with the first time using the system and smells like when another car of mine had the electrical wires in the steering wheel burn and smoke. Problem 2: gas pedal occasionally floors itself and I cannot brake the car even with all my weight on the brake pedal. I handle it by popping the car in neutral and sitting there while the engine guns itself. I also pump the gas pedal during this time in the hopes that it helps. This is the scariest of all my problems and I have been fortunate enough not to be too close to people when this happens. This happens about 2x a year and I cannot tie any of the incidens together as it has occurred on rainy days, sunny days.... Problem 3: I no longer drive my car above 65mph because in the past I have had problems where after more than 45 minutes of high speed driving the fuel system messes up. My mileage drops to about 8 miles to the gallon and the engine light comes on. I've had to get my purge tank emptied of fuel and other problems after an incident like this, but the problem is not noticable when the car is cool or in city driving. Overall note: I have some of the dates of the problems written down but not all so the dates and mileages are fictional in my notes to you.
Abs valve is defective. Please provide further details.
Radiator failed, head gaskets cracked.
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.
When a quick stop is needed, my vehicle ends up sliding instead of stopping. Feels like something gets caught and prevents the brakes from working, especially bad on wet roads or when driving down an incline.
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.
Vehicle engaged into four wheel drive mode. Because vehicle was driving in four wheel drive mode front end needed to be replaced by the dealer. Also, front disc pads and calipers needed to be replaced again because vehicle contiued to engage in the four wheel drive mode.
When brakes are first used in the morning the brakes dont apply even causing the vehicle to sway from side to side also notice a clunking noise from brakes in the morning
Front disk pads cracked and worn out in about 11 to 12 months this has happened for the past 6 years. Rottors on both sides cracked and needed replacement both rottors and pads show signs of heat damage
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