1995 Ford Explorer: brake failure

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Acceleration · 197,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the accelerator pedal bracket suddenly fractured and the pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle started slowing down, the engine was still idling but the throttle did not have impact on the RPM. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Updated 11/3/2006 - the brackets spot welds (3) broke causing the bracket, with the pedal still attached, to just dangle by the accelerator cable. The consumer repaired the vehicle by drilling 2 holes in the bracket and attaching the bracket to the firewall with bolts.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Brakes · 120,440 miles · DE

On saturday, august 21, 2004 I pulled out of my driveway and attempted to apply my brakes. The brakes went to the floor with very little resistance. I continued driving about 100 ft and noticed the brake light had come on. I thought it might be the emergency brake. It wasn't. Within 10 seconds of noticing the brake light I attemted to stop. After about a minute of applying the brakes, I stopped. I applied the emergency brake and decided to open the hood to see if the brake reservoir was empty. It was 3/4 low. I went back to the house and brought back a can of dot 3-4 brake fluid. I filled the reservoir to the proper level. I got back into the car and started the vehicle. I again pressed on the brake pedal and again the pedal went to the floor. I used the steering wheel to turn the tires to the far right and then to the far left. I looked behind both front wheels to see if there was any visible signs of brake fluid leaking. There was none. I decided to chock the back tires buy placing a large tree log behind each rear tire. I then crawled under the rear area of the vehicle and noticed dripping brake fluid coming from above the transaxle (rearend). I placed my hand above and felt the hydraulic line and felt a large amount of corrosion on the brake line. I am sending the vehicle to parkway auto repair on wednesday, august 25, 2004. If you would like to see pictures or the actual brake line after it is removed, please let me know. No crash or injuries occurred from this equipment failure.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Acceleration · 91,000 miles · FL

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving at 70 MPH. When this occurred the accelerator pedal went to the floor, and didn't go back up until the truck was stopped and turned off. Cruise control wasn't engaged at the time of the incident. The emergency brake was engaged and service brakes were depressed to stop or slow down the vehicle. Dealership performed several tests, including a diagnostic test, but no problem was found. Vehicle is currently at the dealership.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Brakes · IA

While driving 35mph applied brakes and pedal went to the floor with no stopping power. Pumped brakes a couple of times, and brakes automatically started working properly. Dealer contacted.*ak consumer stated the master cylinder failed.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Acceleration · IL

While driving on highway at 60-65 MPH cruise control engaged in which vehicle suddenly accelerated at speed as high as 90 MPH without prior warning, foot was depressed on brake pedal, and vehicle continued to accelerate, brakes failed to respond. In order to stop vehicle it was placed in neutral and then turned completely off. Consumer has contacted dealer. No determination has been made at this time. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Anti-lock stop working each time the vehicle comes in contact with x-band radar signals from train signals or cellular telephone towers. Anti-lock brake failure light comes on at the same place each day in my commute to work.

Filed Feb 17, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Parking brake shoes were frozen to rotor and ripped the caliper and drum assembly loose when vehicle started moving in four wheel drive. The brake line was severed resulting in brake fluid loss and loss of braking function.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Acceleration · MD

While driving applied pressure to the accelerator pedal to accelerate slightly in order to pass another vehicle. In both instances, the accelrator pedal went all the way to the floorboard without moving the feet whatsoever, and the vehicle accelerated. Placed vehicle in neutral to stop it. Dealer replaced throttle cable.

Filed Apr 15, 1997 · Airbags, Brakes · NE · crash · 1 injury

Antilock brakes failed five times, once causing accident/rollover/injury.

Filed Apr 15, 1997 · Brakes · PA

Grease from the suspension fell on the left brake rotor, causing brake failure, could not stop vehicle.

Filed Jan 10, 1997 · Brakes · MI

When applying the ABS brakes while going over a bump, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

Filed Nov 5, 1996 · Body, Brakes · TX

When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes failed. *ak consumer stated master cylinder failed it was a defective part and dealership replaced at no charge, also front bumper and front strip is damaged.