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.
1994 Ford Explorer: rotors or pads wearing out early
5 of the 1,199 complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Brake pads wear excessively due to rotors. Calipers had pushed pistons against pads. Pistons had shattered.
Premature wear of strut arm bushings. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Break pads wear out about every 12,000 to 20,000 miles. Much lower then should.
Abs: when applying brakes at low speed, brakes grind, steering wheel/whole front of vehicle vibrates; rotors warped; replaced 4 times; problem still exist. Tt
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 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1994 Ford Explorer?
5 of 1,199 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer (0%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
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 136ABS 92Fire 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 5
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