1996 Ford Explorer: brake failure

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 Nov 15, 2004 · Acceleration · CA

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with speed. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the speed sensor cable needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer was entering a ramp when the vehicle had taken off very fast. The consumer felt the experience was like the cruise control had taken over. The consumer stated that her foot was all the way down on the brake pedal . The consumer managed to slow the vehicle down, veered off of the highway, shifted the gear to park with the vehicle still moving, then applied the emergency brake with only seconds to spare.

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 Nov 6, 2002 · Brakes · 48,870 miles · NJ

When the vehicle was driven at low speeds, while braking, the ABS sensor kicked in, causing a loss of brakes. Mr scc

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Brakes · CA

While driving, brake pedal broke causing consumer to have no brakes, consumer used emergency brakes to stop vehicle, dealer replaced power brake unit.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Brakes failed to stop vehicle and there was extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that rotors needed replacing due to being corroded. Did not have any emergency brakes.*ak

Filed Apr 22, 1999 · Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed to stop the vehicle - anti-lock system engaged at low speed on dry pavement, preventing the vehicle from stopping, thus causing a crash.

Filed Nov 13, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · MI · crash · fire

While driving at 30 MPH went to apply for the brakes on wet pavement and brakes didn't work. Consumer hit a tree. Pulling the vehicle from the tree there was smoke coming from under the hood and the vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Sep 30, 1998 · Acceleration · MA

Turned into driveway brakes failed, vehicle accelerated and crashed into garage.

Filed Sep 29, 1998 · Brakes · MA · 1 injury

Abs brake failure

Filed Apr 16, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · PR

While traveling less than 25 MPH, the brakes failed to respond allowing collision with another vehicle. The air bag did not deploy either.