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.
2001 Ford Explorer: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 375 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
The dealership has been great. The original transmission was defective, the second transmission was defective and all of the fluid was pushed out the third transmission has been making squeaking sounds that cannot be located.
Rotors have been turned 3 times. Dealer has reported that high pitched squeal is common from factory. Brake pads replaced twice, front calipers replaced last visit.
While traveling and when depressing brake pedal heard grinding noise. Consumer pulled wheel off, and noticed pads were worn out. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes vehicle pulls to right, and a squealing noise occurs, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When appyling brakes vehicle severely pulls to right. Also, a grinding noise occurs, cause unknown. *ak in less than 15000 miles, brakes have been replaced 3 times, was told by dealer that this was due to a factory defect and brakes were applied incorrectly. Tire experienced blowout, there was a large deformed air pocket on the white letter side, consumer did not give any tire information.
While driving at 10-15 MPH and when attemtping to make a right hand turn, gradually depressed brake pedal and pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in an accident. Also, emergency parking brake/ fuel pump and other parts were replaced before accident. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please *ak bad check valve caused delay in starting the vehcile. The emergency brake was hard to release due to leak of greasing. Brakes made high pitch squeal because front brakes and pads were glazed over. Head light failed due to bad connection at lmultifunction switch.
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
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored in memory
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Ford Explorer grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2001 Ford Explorer?
7 of 375 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 25Fire or smoke 22Adaptive cruise 17No deployment 10Pulling 10Stalling 9Ball joint 8Loss of power 7Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Seat belt 5Transmission failure 5Wipers 5
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