The brake booster fails intermittently and causes an approximate 90% loss of braking power. The pedal is high and firm but no braking power. The effect is the same as when the brakes are pumped with the engine off causing a loss of vacuum and power assist. It does no occur when the dealer service tested the vehicle so no fix as yet.
2000 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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When stopping there is grinding noise. Drove to dealer, who stated that rotors were coming apart. Rotors crumble up in consumer's hand. Please provide any further information.
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.
Brake rotor vibration-have had rotors turned twice with first time listed above and second in july/2001 with approx 40000miles. Is this warping normal with this mileage? Mostly driven on highway with some city miles. No other vehicle I've owned has required such frequent maintenance on the rotors.
Front end shakes and the vehicle floats. Vehicle wanders in between lanes. Dealer replaced front shocks, but the loose feeling is still there.*ak the vehicle was vibrating due to bent rim. The brake failed at 6000 miles. There was engine noise and the cause was not known. The tires were on recall and were replaced by firestone. The shcock absorbers also failed.
Left side brake caliper fell off, causing wheels to lock up. This was a week after the passenger side was tightened by dealer due to noise in front end. Have all paperwork and also digital pictures. If the caliper would have dropped off on the freeway, it could have been a disaster....thanks.
Whenever vehicle has been through a car wash under carriage gets wet, and brakes fail to work properly. Had rear ended another vehicle when this had happened. Mechanic indicated problem will always happen when brakes are wet.
At low speeds of 20-35mph when braking vehicle slides & swerves, brakes shakes.
At 20-35mph when braking vehicle slowly, brakes grind excessively, vehicle slides and swerves.
During panic braking at any speed vehicle will pull violently to right. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and replaced various aspects of braking system. Please provide any additional information/attachments pertaining to this defect.
Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. Also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
Cruise control and horn has failed possibly due to electrical problems . Also brakes take longer time for vehicle to stop.
Brakes have failed on two occasions. Both times at low rate of speed, after first braking stops vehicle, but then brakes fail causing extended stopping. Brought vehicle to dealer first time of failure in fall of 2000. They were unable to get the vehicle .
Consumer was traveling 35mph while changing into a turn lane brakes were suddenly applied, they locked up and vehicle skidded. This was second time vehicle has done this. Consumer has a private mechanic to look at vehicle. Consumer will added the VIN#.
While reversing engine could not decelerate. When stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. Then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.
There is no jack handle to change a tire.
Anti-lock brake system does not work because ABS warning light is illuminated on dash panel. Consumer was told this by dealer.
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.
Abs light and brake light stay on, indicating a problem with braking systelm. Also, heater and air conditioner malfunctioned. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes brake light came on indicating a malfunction within the system ,pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision due to a defect in the front left brake caliper. Please give any further details.
Brakes failed on more than one occasion. Took to dealer on sep.4 told on the 5th that nothing was wrong with them. I beg to differ because I didn't stop when I applied my brakes. Rear windshield wiper moter is already out and had to be replaced. The front seat tracks also need to be replaced because they don't stay latched or they will not come up when you try to get them to. I was told the tires on my truck were fine, but I have a piece of the tire missing. I went on a trip to tenn. And it was 100+ degrees. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour. When we started traveling on the interstate again I had a horrible vibration in my truck while driving at 60 MPH.( dot number: 8hxl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Right rear rotor is completely scored and needs replacement after only 6mths and 19000 miles of highway driving. Manufaturer states this is normal wear. Does this mean I have to replace rotors every 6 months of driving?
While depressing the brakes in a sudden stop. Pedal would go to the floorboard, causing the consumer to depress the gass and brake pedals at same time. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping which caused a minor collision. Dealer has inspected and will repair the vehicle. 8ak
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