Multiple problems with my explorer. When shifting into reverse car jolts with a clunking noise. While driving car jolts occasionally. When braking car shakes. Abs light is on and 4x4 high light flashes. Explorer was taken in december 2004 and fixed for the truck jolting into reverse. Truck now having the same problem. Truck to be taken back to the dealer next week.
2004 Ford Explorer brakes complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH on a dry interstate, there was a loud pop that sounded like a balloon popped. When the brake pedal was applied, the pedal would not move. The vehicle spun around and ran into a ditch which resulted in an accident. There were minor injuries sustained and a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop who determined the master cylinder had fractured apart.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the antilock brakes activated on normal road conditions without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the wheel speed sensor. Afterwards, upon applying brake pressure at any speed there was a pronounced vibration within the brake pedal. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted.
Dt: while driving on september 16, 2005 the ABS failed. When this occurred it caused the consumer's vehicle to almost hit another vehicle. The ABS, maintenance, and four wheel lights came on and blinked when he lost the brakes. A diagnosis test was performed, and it showed that there was a problem with the speed sensor. The dealership replaced the speed sensor in the rear which was called asy-t. The fuel gauge broke. It showed the fuel tank level was higher than what it really was. The driver's rear window motor had to be replaced. The cover over the hatchback handle had to be replaced. Also, had to replace the weather stripping. There has been a repair done to the four by four unit. There were multiple problems with the vehicle.
Brake master cylinder resevior leaks brake fluid. This has been replaced once and continues to leak.dealer states ford insists it is normal to leak. Dealer states 3 out of 4 explorers leak brake fluid.has been to dealer on 3 different times to be repaired, still leaks. Once a week the fluid has to be washed off the resevior and inner fender well.
While driving vehicle suddenly started accelerating uncontrollably. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate excessively. While making a right turn driver hit the curb and flipped four times landing upside down in a ditch. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by an ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.
While driving 70 MPH check engine light came on, then, moments later the engine revved up and down, and the brakes failed, not allowing the vehicle to stop. Dealer stated the vehicle jumped timing.
After only 300 miles on the odometer---discovered the 2 front rotors were warped and the car shook when braking. We asked that they be replaced. Ford area rep would not allow it...the dealer, instead, "turned" the rotors by taking off 50% of surface. Ford said this still met their spec for warranty repair. We believe it is unfair!!
The consumer experienced a problem with the cruise control. The consumer would set the cruise control and then it will shut down by itself. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who as of today, was unable to find a defect. *jb the failure resulted in a life threatening situation when the vehicle reached speeds in excess of 100 MPH on it's own while hitting the resume button in cruise control. The vehicle had been in to the dealer for the repair of the braking and tire pressure gauges, throttle control, transmission slippage, cruise control, traction control default, general computer defaults and the rear trim piece at the liftgate opening was distorted.
The brake line is leaking fluid. This would cause the pedal to go to the floor when depressed and extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
At all times the ABS brake light is on. Also, when vehicle is used in wet weather it will skid. Vehicle is scheduled to go to the dealer in the near future.
2004 eddie bauer explorer 4x4: engine failed, safe mode when nothing appears to be an issue. Others on news groups claim they found it to be faulty ABS electronic control unit.
Loud pop from rear-end. Abs light,wrench,and check engine light came on. Found to be a bad speed sensor and defective rear-end. Suv has been in the shop for 2 weeks and no rear-end in sight.
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