1997 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · VA · crash · fire · 1 injury

While driving the ABS engaged, which caused the truck to flip over. As a result the driver was ejected from the vehicle, then two seconds later, the vehicle caught fire. *jb the consumer contacted the manufacturer about the failure but the responded with a letter which said " sorry there is nothing we can do for you at this time."

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Brakes · MN

Abs would engage during normal braking and on dry pavement. Vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

Vehicle never taken off road/dealer has no idea why all front end parts failed/dealer states it never should have happened with 1997 vehicle/ other expoloer owners I have talked with have similar front end problems / I feel there is something wrong with design or parts used in front end and ABS system

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Brakes would make a groaning sound and pedal would vibrate when applying brakes. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had both front caliper and pads replaced. But, still making noise. Vehicle was returned to dealer shop. Dealer informed consumer that ABS sensor needed to be replaced. Seeking assistance from the federal safety agency, is it normal wear for this part to go out under 40,000 miles. *ak

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Abs brakes sytem would not shut off. Abs brake system continued to function through dry weather any time brakes were applied.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes · VA

The brakes does not stop the explorer within any allowed time, even if one set of wheels are on dry payment. I have close to 3 collision because the vehicle would not stop, even though I did exactly what I was suppose to with ABS brakes.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Brakes · GA · crash

Was driving approximately 20mph through a construction zone. Applied brakes (ABS), and brake pedal went to the floor. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Air bags deployed.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Brakes · IA

Experiencing on going problem with vehicle brake system; 1. Abs light remain on, and 2. Rear rotors wear excssively. Faulty brake senor have been replace /repairs on four occasion by dealer and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details:

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · LA

While driving about 70 MPH vehicle start vibrating. Then, felt a pop on the tire where the ABS light come on, and consumer kept control of vehicle with firestone tires. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Brakes · MA

The brakes system failed to stop the truck going at only 30 MPH as I approched a stop sign. I went right through the stop sign.immediatly after pulling over I applied the brakes again to check them and they worked fine.the dealer could not find anything wrong with the brake system.,other than to have the pads and shoes replaced because they were getting worn low .however I dont believe the problem of not being able to stop the vehicle was due to the brake pads or shoes but possible with the ABS system or its components because the brakes all of a sudden didn't work and then worked again immediatly thereafter.the brake pedal did not go all the way to the floor as if fluid was lost and there was no grinding from the pads or shoes because they were not that low.the brakes just failed temporarily and luckly I was not in an accident but am afraid that if happens again I may not be so luck next time.

Filed Aug 4, 1998 · Brakes · KY · crash

Vehicle does not stop when the ABS brakes are applied. Also,there is extended stopping distance. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 17, 1998 · Brakes · VA

The ABS light continues to go on and off, and from time to time driver feels a small vibration.