2001 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 167,218 miles · CA

Main problem at the moment is a clicking, knocking noise that sounds like is coming from underneath truck in the middle. You can feel truck shake/vibrate when you hear the noise. Previous problems lug bolts came loose and almost cause tire to fall off. Other problem truck started off sounding like the brake pads were going then the truck started making a horrible grinding noise . Felt like the engine was going to fall out. Ended up being front passenger side tire. Rim had stattered.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the anti lock braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle failed to stop. The conatct had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the defect occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,584 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the throttle and speed control stuck causing the vehicle to surge over 90 MPH. The cruise control was not in use at the time. The brakes would not work and the contact stated the constant pressure to the brakes caused them to smoke and almost catch on fire. There were no lights illuminated on the dashboard prior to the incident. The dealership was alerted. There were no problems with the vehicle's cruise control prior to the incident.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Brakes · MD

The driver noticed while applying the brakes a loud knocking noise started coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the left and right brake caliper needed replacement. Please provide additional information.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Brakes · MI

The right front wheel was hot to the touch. All four rotors where replaced. *tc *sc

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 41,000 miles · MN

At times my left turn signal when engaged doesnt work and at this time I notice smoke coming out of steering collumn,this has something to do with pressing the brakes, sometimes when I depress it works then goes off when pressing a second time, also display on stereo works part time only maybe one out of every ten drives.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 14,491 miles · ID

I have several more invoices 7-29-03 replaced dust seals and forgot to put brakes back together lost whole front end and braking. Had truck for 3-4 days they have replaced the water pump pulley and s belt 2-3 times. Cruise control 10-16, 12/31/02 again squeling noise 02/28/03 defrost kills truck and chirping still. 2/10/03 steering wheel snaped part falls around inside,cruise control was fixed, bearing failure in belt tensioner again. Today still having the same problem. Come get the piece of !@!@#@#. I am sick of taking this truck in every month to fix something. It is a lemon

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · OH · crash

When the consumer attempted to brake, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The driver had an accident as a result. The vehicle rolled over. Please describe further details.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · WV

When the brake pedal is depressed at any speed vehicle pulls to the right and then jerks forward. Dealership replaced the calipers, and turned the rotors in an attempt to fix the problem, but problem still exists.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · TX

While driving the consumer attempted to apply the brakes but they grabbed then let go which caused the tires to skid. *nlm *ts