2003 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Brakes · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. Within a month of owning the vehicle, an independent mechanic stated that the brake system needed servicing, including the rotors and brake pads. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued any brake system recalls; however, there were ten tsbs for the brake system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Brakes · 163,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle began to experience a jerking motion and the ABS indicator illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensors, ABS sensors, and ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 202,000 miles · WI

2003 ford explorer, while driving through town I started to slow down for a group of kids waiting to use a cross walk when the explorer shut down & lost all power to control brakes and steering almost hitting the kids.. I have taken to a shop & was told they could not duplicate the issues I have been having for 5 years. The reason I am now reporting this is because the close call I just had with the cross walk. This problem starts after about 5 or 10 minutes of run time then clears up not returning until next run or some time later...

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 150,000 miles · NY

I was driving in minus 20 degree celsius to take highway 15 north from just after panama bus station. In the entrance, my car start to slow down to the 5 kmph. In the back of my cars were all on their hazard light and being mad at me. So I drive back to my home taking the next exit. I wish somebody could take the videos and sent to the ford company to let them know my situation.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · DE

The rear air conditioner line rubbed against the brake line causing brake line failure. The rupture occurred during an attempt to suddenly stop. There were no signs of rust either inside or outside the brake line. The failure occurred at about 156,000 miles on the vehicle. Oddly enough, the mechanic specifically noted that rust was not a factor in this case as is common on many newer vehicles. I have owned the vehicle since 3/7/2006. No collision work has been performed on the vehicle since taking ownership.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 142,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine and ABS indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized. The emergency brake was engaged in order to come to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle after few minutes and it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 123,000 miles · PA

I have had three incidents with my 2003 ford explorer. The first incident involved the suspension ( sway bars snapped, tires had to be repaired). Second incident was the transfer case and a wiggling drive shaft along with rear wheel bearings ( parts deemed defective by mechanics) , and emergency brakes that snapped off in my mechanics hands because they were rusty. Now it is transmission work for a possible faulty sensor. Ford needs to recalls before someone is killed due to catasrophic equipment failure! Ive called them every time and they are aware of the issues but refuse to do anything other then document them and say have a nice day!

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 195,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

My 2003 ford explorer has some serious electrical issues. My right front passenger window will not roll down. It gets very hot in my truck out in the heat. It stopped working all of a sudden and the A/C in the car does not blow. (I didn't break any of these things) my door ajar light is always on the dash... My driver's door sensor went out for some reason and now my vehicle thinks that the door is always open, which drains my battery and my lights will not turn off at times. I have to manually turn them on/off. I dislike doing that because I'll forget sometimes. My rear lift-gate cracked one day too. I believe its from the cheap plastic. It's dangerous and my glass can fall out any day now. I also pinched two blood clots in my hand from opening this cracked rear hatch and had to see a doctor for it. Please help me get these things fixed. Thanks in advance.

Filed Aug 1, 2013 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she applied the brakes but the pedal traveled to the floor board and vehicle did not respond. The contact then began to rapidly pump the brakes until the vehicle decelerated. The contact suffered an injured knee due to the pressure she applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who stated that the pistons had shattered. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 190,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 140,000 miles · FL

I was driving my 2003 ford explorer and I was going about 40 miles per hr. I was approaching a red light, and as I was braking my vehicle accelerated without me having my foot on the gas paddle. I have had major transmission work (re-built trans, $3000) on my vehicle, in which I had to take it back to the transmission repair shop three times, yet I continue to have unexplained problems. The vehicle seems to be unsafe for me to drive at this time.