2006 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 131,000 miles · TX

I have now had 2 problems with this dealership, and personally I believe everyone deserves second chances, the first vehicle the seller sold me had major issues with gas tank had a hole in it and exposed wires right next to it so that truck was a ticking time bomb, now I have a 2006 ford explorer with more issues but again the seller makes its seem like a pretty reliable car and lies about the issues, covers up the stories and thank god my buddy is a mechanic and I take everything I buy to him, when I first received the car, (as many people not many people know anything as soon as they hear a weird noise) I took it to him and he rides with me and notices some major issues, I took it for a drive and the back suspension was going out (got that replaced) then the transmission slipping , like not only was lied to but now having to pay 2000$ just to keep the car running, not suitable for me nor anyone, I feel bad for whoever this seller also lies to. And I am fully aware that someone could get their license revoked for stuff like this, if anyone with clear eyes can see this seller screws people over. I texted the guy about returning the vehicle and just to get my money back but yet again no answer.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 129,872 miles · CO

Driving down the hwy the powertrain malfunction indicator came on. I lost all use of the fuel pedal and brake. Had to get to the side of the hwy with out dying. If I turn the car off and back on the indicator is gone and works just fine. This situation has happened at least 5 times in the last 3 months. Nothing shows up when I plug in a code reader.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 107,000 miles · MD

Eddie bauer v8 2006 explorer 107000 miles the ABS and srv lights came off. The car was stuck to the ground and would not speed at all. Got a mechanic to check and many different codes showed up. In the past when the same lights came up I took the car to a ford dealer and they found nothing.they recommended to change the front tires but they couldn't find any problems. For what I know it seems the ford explorer has a lot of problems and ford refuses to do a recall to fix it.

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Brakes · 164,400 miles · MO

Took this vehicle to my ford dealer where I bought it and they put on a new master braking cyclinder and the brake pedal still goes to the floor. Ford dealer does not know where the problem is to be able to fix it and ford motors is aware of this problem and doing nothing about it at all.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While attempting to release the emergency brake, it fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the emergency brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a sound outside the vehicle as if two metal objects were grinding against each other. The service wrench warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the 4-wheel drive, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated continuously and the brakes seized. The brakes resumed normal operation after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 88,000 miles · PA

We bought this used from a used car dealership. The very next day I noticed while driving the engine just shut off. Couple months later the same thing happened and has continued to happen often. Last week I was driving 45 MPH on a highway in the rain and lost all control of the vehicle. The brakes didn't work, the steering didn't work, the entire car shut down, I had a panic attack because I was in traffic and almost caused a huge accident with other vehicles. I put on the hazards and finally was able to drift into a the middle of the road called the turning lane. I called the dealership many times and have only been told "we are sorry". I tried calling a lemon law lawyer but was told, sorry, if the truck was a 2007 then I would have a case. So, now what do I do? I have a 10,000 car loan for a vehicle that I am frightened to drive anywhere. Please help me.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · OH

Returning from having new brakes and caliper installed - brakes were burning hot and strong smell. This has happened again after an hour drive but not on shorter drives - been told there is no apparent problem I understand that there have been other concerns about brakes seizing up on explorers so wanted to add my concerns to the pool of information.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Brakes · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the brakes seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut off the vehicle and was able to restart it five minutes later. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Brakes · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the brake pedal failed to engage and sunk into the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician then recommended having the brake lines bled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 57,500.