While driving approximately 80 MPH acceleration pedal was let go but speed did not decrease. Consumer then applied brakes but had no effect. He tried to apply the brakes again which slowed vehicle down. Accidents were avoided while pulling to shoulder of road.
1999 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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Vehicle had been to the repair shop three times for the pads and rotors being defective. Also, seemed to be an issue with other consumers. *ak the consumer stated that the brakes squeak even after the repair.
Brake rotors warped and required replacement 2 months after brake service which included machining rotors in (4-24-04). Follow up service (8-16-04) for problem found warped rotors on left side, in which ford dealer service charged for replacement. (10-15-04) right side rotor now exhibiting same defect.
1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition... We had gone out to dinner and when leaving the parking space it sounded as if we ran over a glass bottle. My husband looked around the vehicle and could not find anything. I got in the drivers seat and it felt as if the emergency brake was on (was not) and was very hard to move. We returned to the parking space, turned off the vehicle getting ready to call aaa for services. We both heard a "release" sound. He turned on the vehicle, backed up and we drove home very carefully. The next morning the vehicle was at the dealership to look into this mystery. The brakes were fine; however, they found the following to repair: *seals to brakes *rear axle pinion seal *both lower ball joints on the front end I was told the front right tire ball joints were completely worn down and the tire was just wobbly held on by the lug bolts. We recently purchased this vehicle and would appreciate your help in reviewing the past recalls on this type vehicle. This could and would have been an extreme hazard with probably extreme injury to the persons involved. Also, if you can please check the past history of the owners to make sure they have kept the vehicle maintained with any suggested recall items. Thank you, marlene morgan *la *sc
I purchased my explorer about 1 year ago. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it. Just in the last 3 months it has been in the shop at hometown motors at least 4 or 5 times. And everytime they get it in they charge me a hundred dollar deductable plus what the warranty won't cover. I had to pay 1300.oo for my warranty and I have had to pay almost 700.00 since then on the work for everything going wrong with the explorer. I have all of my receipts being gathered . Who can I get ahold of to tell them about this lemon that I bought. I cannot afford for this to keep going on.I still owe the car company almost 300 dollars from last week when my explorer was in the shop for almost 2 weeks. Please email me back and tell me everything I should do to get this problem fixed. I really appreciate it.
While driving 35 MPH brakes locked up. This caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. Consumer managed to pull over.
While driving, a grinding noise can be heard and the brake pedal has to depressed almost down to the floor to stop the vehicle. The dealer has attempted to repair the brakes six times; cause of problem has not been determined. Please provide further details.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning left driver side wheel has a squeaking noise while applying the brakes.
Rear windshield wiper motor failed. Caused loss of visibility through back window. Rear power window motor failed. Accelerator pedal vibrates on acceleration. (usually while merging on to highways) parking brake indicator light does not always light when parking brake is active. Rattle and vibration from catalytic converter cover.
The ABS hydraulic brake line from l/h fender ABS component to r/h front brake assembly was rubbing against the steering column which caused it to wear. *nlm steel brake line was replaced.
Failure of left rear brake hose, causing loss of brakes. The brake hose ruptured because it had been rubbing against the vent line on the rear axle.
The oil pressure gauge shorted out, the air bag wiring harness, front axle seals, brake caliper pads, brake line, power door lock assembly and multi function switch assembly were all replaced. *ts the timing chain, tensioner, idle air control, valve intake gaskets and the seats which ripped were also replaced. * jb
Transmission is not acting like it is suppose to. Every timee consumer hit the brakes passenger side will make a real hard noise. Transmission has been fixed five times, and it is under warranty. But brake dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with it. Ts
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads replaced on july 15, 2002, however while on her way home there was still a rubbing/grinding noise, consumer returned to the dealership on july 23, 2002 because of the continuing noise, but the technician stated he could not find a problem, consumer returned again because the noise had become worse, the vehicle was making a noise whether the brakes were being applied or not and was very apparent at 30 MPH, consumer then received a call from the dealership stating that they had possibily ruined the bearings when the rotors were being turned, consumer was also informed that the rotors were improperly machined and if they were to re-cut them it would take them out of regulation thickness, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the rotors, because they were not needed until they were machined improperly.
Consumer experiencing thumping noise while driving and loss of brake effectiveness. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised that rotors were pitted (rusted from inside out). As rotor pitting got worse, it caused excessive wear. Damaged to brake pads. *ak consumer purchased an extended warranty but the dealer refused to replace the rotors as being defective. Consumer stated that the metal being used in the manufacturing process caused the rotors to rust.
Brake wear down where will not stop vehicle, rotors and brake pads keep prematurely wearing out. Dealer contacted.
Brake pads were worn & needed replacing, in order to replace the pads and turn the rotors the mechanic had to break the rotor. *nlm
While driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. Mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which caused brand new tire to collapse.*ak dealer replaced broken right lower ball joint, brake hose, wheel speed sensor and rack/pinion unit.
Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, also parking brake does not release, and the cruise control cable was replaced, the check engine light illuminated.*ak
Consumer states the ABS system failed.
While driving 70 MPH and when brakes are applied vehicle vibrates severely, causing loss of control. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving the brakes suddenly malfunctioned, technician told the consumer that all four brake rotor had to be replaced, the consumer found the brakes to be in an excessively deformed condition. Nlm
Consumer's daughter was traveling about 65mph on highway traffic was heavy and vehicles were traveling fast. There was another vehicle in front of the lane. Steering column and brakes weren't functioning. Consumer continued to travel, and she hit guardrail on side, and went onto grass area. Dealership was aware of problem.
Brakes have been a problem since december 2000. There has been extended stopping distance. Also, brakes constantly squeaked. Abs light was repaired, but intermittently went on and off. Dealer stated "that ABS light being on would not affect brake system". On july 10, 2001, brakes were still squeaking. Consumer left vehicle at dealer's for a month, and dealer stated that rotors were warped, and pads worn out. Dealer resurfaced and replaced pads for both front and rear rotors on dec-20-2000. Also, dealer replaced pads again on 4-27-2001. On 6-29-2001, brakes had excessive brake dust. Dealer couldn't find problem. On 7-10-2001, dealer test drove and heard squeaking. Dealer cut and replaced rotors. But, problem still exists.
Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. It doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. Transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. Transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. Overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. Was repaired at dealer. On 1-18-2001. Dealer replaced multiple parts in transmission 02-15-2001, transmission locked up and wouldn't move.torque converter and pump with housing were replaced. On 6-29-2001, transmission was still pulling. Dealer replaced a stuck evr valve and replaced it. *ak front and rear rotors warped, dealer replaced, ABS light illumianted, dealer replaced rear speed sensor, brakes are noisy. Passenger window shakes, dealer lubed tracks. Motor makes rattling noise when being driven steadily. Steering gets stiff and makes a whining noise. Air conidtioner was repaired. Goodyear tire blewout, this tire was a replacement for firestone recall 00t005.
Consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. Steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has hydraulics. Turning vehicle right or left, steering shutters hard. Consumer would have to add a quart of power steering once a week. Dealer found power steering leaking, and replaced rack and pinion and realigned vehicle. On 6-29-01, vehicle was taken back to dealer for still having the problem. Dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. Problem has not been remedied. *ak the brake light switch was inoperative causing the brake lights to be inoperative, the brakes squeak and the dealer treated the pads with an anti squeak solution, the A/C blows out warm air due to a leaky compressor and o-ring, the torque converter failed causing the transmission to lock up, passenger side goodyear tire blewout while driving, the window on the right side shakes when going up or down. Nlm
Rollover almost occurred from blown tire/excessive play in steering-bad service-no one wants to take responsibility. Vehicle frame is bent and a lot of damage to vehicle-I feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Insurance does not want to cover costs on tires because tire was brand new was replaced by drew ford on 7-2-01 and blew out on 7-6-01. They said something about it being caused by low inflation and the tire was just replaced on 7-2-01. The service men should have checked the pressure at that time of replacing the tire. *ak (dot number: m6hltb2r21 tiresize: p235/75r15)
This vehicle was purchased for $24,000 at ray anderson, huntington ford, two weeks prior to the accident. While en route to texas, in mississippi, the lights came on the dash panel and the brakes failed. The driver tried to exit applying brake pressure, but there wer not brakes. The vehicle plummeted down an embankment into a ditch. Injuries included a broken back/ broken arm/ 2 broken legs, and severe facial lacerations.
Braking system has failed on this vehicle 4 times in less than 40,000 miles , 3 master cylinders not counting the original, and 3 complete braking systems on all 4 wheels. This vehicle is being repaired at scarff ford in auburn, wa and put back on the road, if it has not been fixed the four time , what makes them think the fifth time will do it. This vehicle is not only a hazard to whom ever gets it, but to everyone around it. Why are they allowed to put a vehicle back on the road with known problems?
The vehicle master cylinder failed three times,brake pads and shoe assemblies, rotors and calipers failed twice.
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