Sometimes car will not stop.
1996 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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While vehicle idled engine started to race. Then, vehicle was trying to move with brakes applied.
Truck was in park. Put my foot on brake, shifted into drive, truck immediately moved forward with foot still on brake, at approx 2- 5 MPH. Pushed continually harder on brake with no response. Lifted foot completely off brake and pushed again, then truck stopped. Went through a garage door in the process, couldn't stop until truck was fully through.
Multiple failures including: defective tires, rotors and brakes crystallizing, "check engine light" illuminating, cross bars on the trunk, paint peeling and defective cruise control.
When the vehicle was driven at low speeds, while braking, the ABS sensor kicked in, causing a loss of brakes. Mr scc
Consumer states, while driving and applying the ABS brakes system take longer to stop and always remain the light on. Also has problem with sudden accelaration. Dealer has been notified. Nlm
While driving, vehicle makes a loud humming sound which comes from front end of vehicle. Also, transmission has failed. Consumer constantly has to take vehicle to dealer. *ak the check engine light illuminated. The speed sensor and the o2 sensor were replaced. Jg
Front sway bar bracket broken, check engine light on, rear suspension bad, rear bumper & frame bent, electrical shortage, front & rear brakes needed, rear -end shifts. At the time of purchase I was lied to because I did inquire about and accident but was told it was not. Also, allignment needed.
Lawyer patricia kaufmann on behalf of client states, the vehicle in question accelerated unexpectedly and failed to brake while traveling down a steep grade. *jg (attorney on behalf of client)
Brake pedal broke, hitting the floor, the bolt broke.
Vehicle will stall out and lose power steering and ABS system while driving on the freeway. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do any work on vehicle.
While driving 25mph brakes would make a grinding noise when applied. Took to dealer twice to be repaired, but problem still exists.
While driving, brake pedal broke causing consumer to have no brakes, consumer used emergency brakes to stop vehicle, dealer replaced power brake unit.
When applying brakes, not a panic stop, ABS system activates, this increases the stopping distance by several feet. This happens intermittently and is getting more frequently, dealer inspected vehicle, and determined that front wheel sensor needed to be replaced.
Delayed in stopping distance and vibrated when brakes were applied. Pads and front rotors had to be replaced four times within a year, and problem still reoccurring;. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Pads stick and wear down after glue gives way noted for on ford explorers according to garage doing repair which will cost me $175.00 to replace.
At low speed sensor sends a wrong signal to ABS brake system ,resulting in poor braking. Please provide further information.
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
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.
The dealer is been informing that they are working on fuel guage problem for almost 1 year and replaced the assembly in the fuel tank and contacted ford several times. I also contacted them and spoke to shawn @ 1‑800‑392‑3673 extn: 3066. He told me ford will contact me, but, failed to contact. Abs problem came recently. Dealer reaplaced a part, but, did not resolve the problem. As per the dealer the ford motors are aware of the fuel guage problem from the begining but, failed to come up with a recommendation.
While driving at ga400, noticed that vehicle can not be slowed down after applying brake pedals several times. Notice that the RPM is increasing. Fearing that since there is not way to slowing down the car,I shifted to the gear to neutral and exit at holcomb bridge exit. Since the speed is still at 70mph, the car hit the enbankment, went down the grassy area and (ffg is what I can remember happened)and hit a water run-off/ditch, did a spin and came up and stop at the grassy area. I was able to turn off of the engine when I came back to senses and ran to the closest gas station (chevron) to call aaa. The tow truck operator noticed that when he restarted the engine, it was roaring at 5000rpm. Towed it to ford dealer/service at mansell road, was told 2-days later that they have inspect linkage for binding and trottle body for binding, but did not find any problem, and since they can not reproduce the situation, there is nothing they can do but to bring it back when it happened again??? I feared for the next time that it happened, lifes would be affected.
When the consumer replaced the left rear brake rotor he noticed that the lining had come loose from the metal of the rear parking brake shoe and it was less than half worn, all four shoe linings were crazed but were not broken.
Driver's side emergency brake line is too long , about 6-8 inches longer, and it rubs against and wears into left rear tire, almost into sidewall. This could cause an unexcepted blowout without warning, and could result in a crash. It was rubbing so badly against tire that it has begun to wear off name off tire.please provide further information. *ak consumer states cable appears to be to long and the plastic clip that is suppose to hold thecable away from the tire can slip down and allow the situation to occur, the tire had worn through the vinyl protective coating of the cable it also wore through the vinyl cable coating and had begun to wear away the inside sidewall of the left rear tire.
Brake and accelerator pedal too close together. During an emergency stop, brake pedal was depressed to its limit. Due to the spacing between the brake and accelerator along with the height of accelerator pedal, both were depressed at once causing a substantial increase in the stopping distance. This in turn was the main reason for a recent collision and several past near missed accidents during emergency braking. Wiper control arm and fluid dispenser does not work on occasion. This part has been replaced once in the past under warrantee. Second part is acting the same as the first.
While driving consumer heard a loud bang, applied brakes, and pedal went to floor, and no braking action. Used emergency brake to slow vehicle down. Dealer found 2 bolts that hold brake master cylinder to booster had sheared off.
Consumer's son was driving at approximately 30 MPH when car slipped sideways on wet roads for 20 feet. Vehicle straigtened out, and was headed towards a utility pole. Son attempted to apply brakes to avoid an accident. Brakes would not engage, and vehicle went into a pole. New brakes pads were put on vehicle in january of 2000. Dealership has not examined vehicle.
Accelerator pedal got stuck for 4th time. Problem stated a year in a half ago. Consumer was traveling 60mph and accelerator pedal got stuck. Consumer tried brakes, almost standing with both feet on them, and they wouldn't work. Consumer pressed down on accelerator pedal to see if she could get it unstuck and accelerator pedal lifted and became normal. Consumer is currently insisting that ford take a look at problem. Dealer is telling consumer that she needs to buy a new vehicle. Office of chairman of board is who the consumer is dealing with it currently.
While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a grinding sound, then ABS light started flashing, and front right wheel came off vehicle.
When brakes were applied at normal conditions at 25mph vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision/ minor injuries.
Brakes operated poorly while driving. Dealer said brakes went into a false ABS mode, not allowing vehicle to stop.
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