2000 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 18, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 167,000 miles · MN · fire

Vehicle engine compartment firewall wiring harness caught fire and partially melted shorting out electrical system while vehicle was was under steady load (3500 RPM) for less than 5 minutes pulling out a stump. Fire was under hood and was extinguished within seconds with water. Engine runs but dash warning lights periodically appear: engine, ABS brakes, gas cap, etc.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Brakes · NY

2000 ford explorer ABS system engaging while stopping causing hard braking. *kb the vehicle ABS activates while braking at low speeds.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · NY

My brakes failed at a low rate of speed. I was driving my infant to day care at about 45 miles an hour. A car in front of me made a stop so I hit my brakes to slow down and nothing happened. The explorer would not slow down. No ABS light, ,no loss of pedal,no vibration,nothing. I pumped the brake pedal and still nothing. I had to go into oncoming traffic and make a very sharp turn onto a side rd to avoid hitting the car in front of me. Because of this I almost hit an on coming car. After a few minutes the brake seemed fine again. I have heard of people having this problem before and to my knowledge, no cause has yet been found. Please look into this.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · NY

While driving ABS warning light appeared on the dashboard intermittently.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 40,378 miles · TX

The tachometer cable failed at 40,378 miles. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle cruise control failed at 40,578 miles and the ABS failed at 47,900 miles. In addition, the company where the vehicle was bought is already out of business. *la

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Brakes · NC

Abs system disengages intermittently.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00t005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The ABS warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up unevenly. The starter became stuck made scraping sounds. The consumer requested a full refund of the purchase price in accordance to the lemon law. *mr *scc

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Acceleration · PA

Speed control set at 67 MPH. Would not disengage when brake tapped. Hit "off" button several times and applied heavy pressure to brake pedal. Engine raced to 4000 RPM, ABS engaged, vehicle slowed to 55 MPH and speed control disengaged. Serious safety concern. Dt

Filed May 31, 2002 · Brakes · PA · crash · 1 injury

On 12/4/01 traveling approximately 55 MPH when I had to suddenly brake for a suddenly stopped car in front of me. I pressed the brake and no ABS deployed thus causing me to hit the car in front of me at near full speed. Upon impact of my front end with rearend of other car, my truck sustained major damage to the entire front end, including fender, punctured radiator, compressed both side panels, folded hood. It was not driveable at the time of the accident and had to be towed. The anti-lock brakes did not work and no air bag was deployed. I have sustained physical injuries related to failure of these two safety devices. The mechanic states the airbag sensor was smashed in accident. The dealer states my brakes were fully functioning. After I received my repaired truck, the anti-lock brakes did not work. I brought it back to the dealer they said they did work, I must be mistaken. I picked the truck up and I suddenly had anti-lock brakes.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Anti-lock brake system does not work because ABS warning light is illuminated on dash panel. Consumer was told this by dealer.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Brakes · AL

While traveling 70 MPH vehicles in front of consumer stopped suddenly. When consumer stepped on brake pedal it responded normally, but ABS brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, and eventually came to a stop. No accident or injuries occurred. 5 passengers were in vehicle at time of incident.no prior warnings. *ak after the first incident, the brakes failed but worked properly when applied again.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · OH

Abs light and brake light stay on, indicating a problem with braking systelm. Also, heater and air conditioner malfunctioned. Please provide further information.