Brake fluid level drop in reservoir corresponding to brake pad wear, will result in air entering brake system and resulting in loss of brake pedal efficiency, prior to fluid level in reservoir reaching the min. Level when vehicle is on level ground. Fluid was flushed/bled but anti-lock light remains on and brake efficiency is noticeably deteriorated.
1999 Ford Explorer: rotors or pads wearing out early
7 of the 1,347 complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
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.
Brake wear down where will not stop vehicle, rotors and brake pads keep prematurely wearing out. Dealer contacted.
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.
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.
Consumer had firestone tire replaced with goodyear , which is now showing evidence of wear. Consumer feels its the suspension that is causing tire to prematurely wear out, and it is the only vehicle that has rear suspension lower than front.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
- Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored in memory
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- A condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to...
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting an ABS lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1676 in self test
- Customers may perceive a condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.
Recall number 99V123000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford Explorer premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
7 of 1,347 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Explorer
Wipers 191Tire blowout 139Airbag light 45Stalling 44Fire or smoke 42Adaptive cruise 41No deployment 22Door locks 21Pulling 18Slipping 16Transmission failure 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Grinding brakes 13Headlights 10Hesitation 10Sudden acceleration 10Won't start 10Brake failure 9ABS 8Fuel pump 7Engine failure 6Jerking 6Seat belt 6Misfire 5
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