1996 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Searching by VIN: [xxx] number of open recalls: 0 but searching by make, model, and model year I found this recall: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/searchresults;jsessionid=sj1qww1gvddycs6xggchztlty2tn4kjkbpxv1gcs9vg9xl8b1zt5!857755995?prodtype=v&searchtype=prod&targetcategory=a&searchcriteria.model=explorer&stats=215181%2c11%2c3%2c1611%2c236%2cexplorer&makestats=&jsonbaseurl=%2fdownloads%2ffolders%2f&searchcriteria.model_yr=1996&searchcriteria.make=ford&searchcriteria.prod_ids=215181 report receipt date: oct 13, 2009 the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v399000 component(s): vehicle speed control the dealership shop and with your chat representative tried to convince me that the recalls are only by VIN even tough in your web-site it says: "besides the VIN search tool you just used, the federal safety agency offers additional safety information based on a vehicle's make, model, and model year and not tied to any particular VIN. A search by vehicle make, model, and model year gives you access to information about technical service bulletins, the federal safety agency investigations, and owner complaints, as well as safety recalls on aftermarket equipment that is often not linked to a particular VIN or even to your vehicle's manufacturer. " where is the truth? Do I have a recall 09v399000 for my vehicle? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Brakes · CA

When attempting to press the brakes to stop they often stick. I then easy off a little and press hard, pushing through the sticking.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 127,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. While placing fuel in the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. He opened the hood and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The fire was doused with a fire extinguisher. The contact examined the damage and noticed that the wiring harness for the cruise control had melted, as well as the master cylinder. There were no warning signs prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Brakes · CA

1996 ford explorer with brake problems. Consumer states that brake pedal is located to close to the floor board. And is to close to the accelerator causing you to hit the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. *kb the consumer stated when he applied the brake, his foot also hit the accelerator pedal.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Anti lock brake system failed causing a none to very little baking. 2nd time was a complete loss of brakes causing a rear end collision.

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Brakes · 68,781 miles · NJ

Brake failure - rear brakes failed, brake warning light came on. Brake line rusted out at rear by axle. New line installed. Garage said common problem on fords.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Brakes · 116,119 miles · CA · crash · 5 injuries

When the consumer applied the brake, they locked up and the vehicle slid and rear ended another vehicle and then rolled over.

Filed Oct 23, 2004 · Brakes · 66,195 miles · NJ

I was pulling out of a post office parking lot with my 1996 ford explorer and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor as I was driving home I tested my brakes and they still felt spongy. Just as I pulled into my driveway my brake light went on and I lost all my brake fluid on closer inspection it was determined that my rear brake line rusted through. I made a appointment to have it fixed and it cost me 368.69. I have had other vehicles and I never had to replace brake lines. This truck is only 8years old and I do not believe a brake line is part of normal maintenance.

Filed Sep 5, 2004 · Brakes · VT

Anti-brake sensors replaced twice since owning car.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 97,400 miles · FL · crash

My 1996 explorer is a 5.0 litre awd eddie baur purchsed used. After driving using the cruise control without incident, I pulled into a parking lot. Coasting slowly into a parking slot applying the brakes, the engine appeared to increase power making it difficult to stop. The more I pressed the brake pedal the more the engine power increased preventing the vehicle from stopping until colliding with a vehicle in front. With the brake still applied, the engine raced when put in nuetral until switching the ignition off. The brake and accelerator operated normally after restarting. Damage resulted to the explorer bumper. I did not observe the gas pedal position during the incident but assumed it could have been driven by the cruise control cable under uncommanded operation and severed the cruise cable before proceding. A similar problem had occured during a prior stop the same trip but abruptly returned to normal operation possibly after having pumped the brakes to check them. The same type problem with engine power surge during braking to a stop occured on prior days when the cruise control had not been used and may have corrected after pumping the brake. Reviewing nhsta complaint odi id 736277 and subsequent experiment on my vehicle, it appears the problem could potentially result from inadvertant pressing the gas pedal during braking due to proximity of the pedals but I can't rule out uncommanded cruise control operation activated by a brake signal. Please advise if investigation and discovery have resulted in any probable causes and recommendations for corrective maintenance for this safety hazard. Does not display symptoms corrected by recalls for throttle body sticking and jammed cruise control cable.