1996 Ford Explorer: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Brakes · CA

While driving 25mph brakes would make a grinding noise when applied. Took to dealer twice to be repaired, but problem still exists.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Was driving vehicle and had to jam on brakes when another vehicle cut in front. Abs system locked up. Prior to locking up, had 3 sets of brakes, and 2 sets of rotors replaced. Third time heard grinding noises on right front wheel. Sounded like metal to metal. Driver side rotors were shot due to brakes locking up. At dealership, nothing was found wrong.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Brakes, Wheels · NC

While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a grinding sound, then ABS light started flashing, and front right wheel came off vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Consumer took car in for a recall repairs on sway bar, upon receiving vehicle consumer noticed a loud grinding sound, and hard to steer wheel.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Body · TX

Front bolts and/or rivits in the front frame may be loose causing squeaks, clicks and movement of the frame, it is felt through the steering wheel when making tight turns. Nlm

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Acceleration continued after releasing pedal. Occurred while in the process of making a left-hand turn, and pressed down on brake fully with no effect. Engine still 'revved' at full throttle, with brake at full pressure, causing a squealing turn. Only after shifting to neutral did engine stop racing and acceleration stop. This occurred to a lesser degree a week or two earlier, but could not definitively identify if acceleration problem at that time.

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Tires · CA

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highway and heard a grinding noise left rear tire tread separated from wheel.

Filed Dec 23, 1998 · Brakes · VA

I have a constant chirping & grinding coming from the brakes even after repair, ford cann't seem to locate the source much less make proper repairs. The vehicle has been checked by them 5 times now with out them locating the problem. The brakes also pull to the left when applied firmly.

Filed Nov 17, 1998 · Suspension · GA

When making a left turn or when going over bumps in the road a squeaking noise occurs within the front driver's side wheel area. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 28, 1998 · Wheels · VA

The assemlby of both front wheel hubs was bad. This caused the vehicle's wheels to squeak and finally loose stability in handling.

Filed Jul 28, 1998 · Wheels · VA

In 1996 ford implemented new sealed hub assemblies to replace standard wheel bearings. At approximately 3000 miles a constant squeaking developed in my front wheels. The mechanic diagnosis was brake noise annoying but harmless. At 40,000 miles the squeak turned suddenly into the sound of gravel in the wheels. The vehicle lost stability in handling and I immediately brought it into the closest garage. They reported that the bearings were bad and further diagnosis they discovered the existence of the sealed hub assemblies. The assemblies on both front wheels were bad. According to the shop ford has a national backorder on the parts due to the large number of problems. The local ford dealer will not discuss the issue with and has sent me directly to ford. (I assume that this is due to their familiarity with the problem and inability to assist.) ford refuses to offer any assistance as I am currently out of warranty. They can not even tell me when the parts will be available. I have no course of action.

Filed Jan 22, 1998 · Steering, Transmission · CD

Power steering made a squealing noise due to a defective power steering rack. Also inner tie rods and cv boot malfunctioned.