Abs failure on both of my '95 fords.. A windstar and an explorer. In both of the cars the ABS loses the ability to work properly. At all brake applications to very, very quickly alternates braking b/w wheels essentially it interferes with the braking of the car.. Remedy is to disconnect the ABS. Ford disavowed any knowledge of a pervasive problem..
1995 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating
23 of the 842 complaints about the 1995 Ford Explorer describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The ABS system was problematic. Ts scc
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlmthe ABS sensor went bad causing the front disc brake to wear quickly. There was a recall issued regarding the front sway bar links. Consuemr was charged for labor and parts. Also the front lower ball joints were replaced as well as the outer tie rods.
While driving at low speed, could feel ABS system activating and brake pedal pulsating at braking. Dealer was contacted.
Whenever my wife complained about the brake pedal pulsating/vibrating, I told her thats normal because it's the ABS. She said it didn't do it all the time and the few times I drove her explorer to find out what she was talking about it did not act up. I just recently bought me a vehicle she felt comfortable driving and I took her explorer for a week. The ABS acted up during a normal stop and I completely went through a stop sign. I would like to add that we have only been notified of one recall on the explorer and that was many years ago.
Consumer contacted mechanic for grinding noises in ABS braking system. But was informed that front ABS brake pistons and calipers were made of plastic. Please provide further details.
When driving at slow to moderate speeds, and attempting to brake normally, the ABS system activates partway into the braking sequence. Braking efficiency is drastically reduced, with braking distance significantly increased. This results in uncontrollable near collateral damage and personal injury. The situation is especially noticeable when navigating in parking lots where walking people and backing vehicles need to be avoided or when approaching vehicles stopped at traffic lights or breaking for crossing pedestrians.
O/d off light flashed on and off for months. Ford would not admit a problem till it was out of warranty. Rpm's would go up dramatically for a few seconds while going down the road. Abs sensor went bad causing unexpected and longer stopping distances at less than 20 MPH. Thje ABS brakes would kick inon dry pavement at slow speeds when turning and braking at the same time. Almost caused a couple crashes.
While vehicle is being driven ABS brake system prematurely activates at low speeds also vibration occurs within the brake pedal. Please give any further details.
Started to apply the brakes to slow down when ABS brakes locked up. Vehicle spun around to the right & then back to the left. It flipped over & slid down the road. Vehicle hit guardrail. Driver had seat belt on at time of problem. Vehicle towed to dealership.
When applying the ABS brakes while going over a bump, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Abs: brakes totally failed without warning while coming onto major st, pedal went to floor, driver shifted into park gear to stop vehicle, speed 5 MPH.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
- Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit wheel speed parameter...
- Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti lock brakes may exhibit wheel speed parameter identifications...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Some customers notice a grinding, whining, pulsing, or fluttering at the brake pedal at speeds below 19...
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- 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
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
Recall number 95V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Explorer abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
23 of 842 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Explorer (3%) 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 1995 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 85Ball joint 33Seat belt 32Transmission failure 30Stalling 29Fire or smoke 24Brake failure 20Adaptive cruise 18Sudden acceleration 12Door locks 11Headlights 11No deployment 10Check engine light 9Slipping 9Harsh shifting 6Pulling 6Power steering loss 5Won't shift 5
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