Moving approx 5mph in parking lot - truck started to stall - pressed accelerator - throttle engaged full open - running into truck in front of us. Had to put vehicle in neutral & turn off engine to stop forward motion. Brakes would not hold.
1999 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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Vehicle is a 2wheel drive vehicle but it has a 4 wheel drive system inside of vehicle. Abs braking system lights comes on when applying brakes. Dealership is aware of problem.
Reports of early brake repalcement (between 15 & 25,000 mi) have been made to me, including those by the dealer's service consultant. Due to ford's poor record with the tire recall notice, I am convince that inadequate brake pads are installed during manfufacturing to save money. Thus premature wear & failure results. I am sending ford a letter requesting reimbursement for a non-warranteable item.
While driving about 15 MPH touched gas pedal and vehicle accelerated on its own, and pedal went to floor, where consumer pressed brakes pedal to stop, but did not stop until turned off ignition switch. *ak the vehilcle accelerated on its own three times.
Extended stopping distance. Consumer normally traveled at 55-60mph.the federal safety agency recall 99v123000/ manufacturer's recall 99s16. Dealer checked for recall, this vehicle wasn't included although it had same defect.
Tires: developed a vibration as though there was a bump on a tire on the vehicle. I had this checked on several occasions at the delership and at the firestone store in our area. The dealership tells me everytime I take it in that the tires need rotated. These tires must have been rotated on 10 different occasions by either myself or the dealership. This does not change the bumping but did seem to alter the origination point of the vibration. Brakes: the brakes continue to squeel and on two occasions faded as though there were no brakes. The dealership states they can't find the problem. This was checked several times. 4wd: the computer would throw the 4wd in and out of operation while driving down the road at any speed. At first the dealership could not find the problem. Later they determined that it was the computer. It still appears to do this on occasion but it is difficult to tell with the other bumps and vibrations caused by the tires. Both the dealership and firestone have looked at the tires which still have good tread and stated they were fine. All of these have been present since the vehicle was new and have been checked on numerous occasions throughout our ownership. This is a leased vehicle. Otherwise it would be gone! *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Coming to stop , pulling into parking space, and about to apply brakes when vehicle accelerated/ surged foward at a high rate speed, causing vehicle to go over concrete porch ,knocked over 6*6 pole, and hit wall of restaurant. During acceleration consumer slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until 5-6 feet later.*ak firestone wilderness at tires caused trauble to the consumer and had to be replaced by bf good rich tires.
Speed control cable was replaced for recall 99v062000/ manufacturer's 99s09. After vehicle came from dealer ABS light came on & stayed on. Abs light didn't come on until speed control cable was replaced.
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One wheel emergency brake design isn't sufficient to hold on steep hills.
While driving vehicle stalled and died. Driver applied brakes and vehicle would surge suddenly. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and replaced wires. Problem has reoccurred .
Pe00020, orginial equipment with 1999 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15. While driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. *ak there was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft, lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, power steering pump and rack, left upper ball joint and finally the arm bushing that was hitting the frame. Brakes were pulsating, dealer machined the front rotors. There was a delay in starting the vehicle, dealer stated this was normal. Radio had no display lights, dealer installed a new radio. The rear brake light burnt out, dealer replaced the bulb. The parking brake sometimes would not release, dealer could not duplicate the problem. The check engine light illuminated. The rear wiper was not cleaning, dealer replaced the wiper arm and blade.
Fuel pump failed. Yh
Upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00v‑072), (99v‑062), (99v‑123), (99v‑164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the door of the vehicle. Yh
First occurrence 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occurred when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. My ford dealership replaced three tires and turned the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurrence 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. Since my dealereship is not opened on saturday's, I took it to another ford dealership. Again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. I am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. Has anyone else had this problem? Do I need to do something else to get this corrected for good?
Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. Rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. Water leaks inside door frames. Automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. Inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. Consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and b pillar. Cd changer jammed twice. Limited emblem replaced twice. Speedometer reads too fast.
Door handle inside replaced, latch would not unlock.
While driving ounder wet or slushy conditions front braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to right which resulted in a crash. Mechanic said it was due to a defective front right rotor. Please provide further information.
When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping which resulted in a collision. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified.
Had heard a high pitch squealing noise. Brakes became mushy. Heard a clunking noise, brakes still mushy. Finally no brakes at all. A bolt fell out of brake pads. Entire brakes system became damaged.
When coming to a stop, the engine would go into rapid acceleration and the rpms would go way up. The truck would continue to move forward even when apllying the brakes. The truck would only stop when the driver puts the truck in park and completely turn truck off. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. The truck was a rental from enterprise.
Had received notice 99v123000. Contacted dealer & set appointment. Was informed no parts available. Would notify when parts were in. Heard nothing. Contacted dealer & made another appointment. Took vehicle in on date. After arriving, was informed by mechanic no parts. Dealer could not provide loaner until parts are available.
When applying brakes between 45 to 50mph vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and replaced pads/rotors,and calipers. Problem still exists.
Was going up an incline with foot on brakes, released brakes while still in drive. The vehicle started to go backwards, as if in reverse gear.
Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. Also, brakes keep squeaking.
Fumes coming from the exhaust system are so strong that consumer is unable to drive with the windows down. The dealer is not able to correct this problem. Also, when taking foot off brake pedal, brakes do not release completely. This happens during normal braking, no inclement weather. Brake booster was replaced. Consumer still experiencing the same problem.
In the first 25 days I owned and operated my explorer, I experienced 4 incidents of brake malfunction. In all four of the incidents, I was traveling at slow or moderate speeds. In the two instances where the failure occurred while I was traveling forward, I was traveling at 15-25 MPH and was attempting to slow and not come to an immediate stop. I did not lose brake pedal pressure. The vehicle did not respond (did not slow) to my pressing the brake pedal. In the two instances where I encounted brake failure in reverse, I was traveling at 5 MPH and experienced no loss of brake pedal pressure. In the 4/24 incident, I was attempting to parallel park. As I backed into the spot and attempted to slow before stopping, I braked, but the explorer did not slow or obviously stop. I had to put the car hastilly in "drive" to avoid hitting the parked car behind me. Again, I was only trying to park at 5 MPH or less, but the brakes did not slow the vehicle like they do normally.
While driving and when stepping on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, the vehicle starts vibrating from the front to steering wheel. Dealer has not found the problem that caused it.
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