2006 Ford Explorer: brake failure

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 Jul 12, 2010 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · WI

A tone ring sensor in my 2006 ford explorer ABS/traction control system broke. It caused the traction control and brakes to go haywire. They began to grab and lock my brakes when I was moving causing erratic driving. When I went to stop, my brakes did not work properly. The traction control lights, ABS, and system lights all came on.

Filed Jun 4, 2010 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · MD

On two occasions (may 2009 and now june 2010) a tone ring in my 2006 ford explorer's ABS/traction control system broke. It caused the traction control and brakes to go haywire. They began to grab and lock my brakes when I was moving causing erratic driving. When I went to stop, my brakes did not work properly. I have read on ford forums that this is an ongoing issue with numerous ford explorer owners.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. In march of 2006, the vehicle made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken in for service at least 8 or more times between march of 2006 and october of 2006. In october of 2006, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended another vehicle at 25 MPH. She woke up in the emergency room due to injuries she sustained. A police report was filed. The contact has documentation that she will mail in pertaining to the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 14, 2009 · Transmission · 40,610 miles · AK

Was driving home from work ABS,traction and wrench light came on. A grinding noise started and felt like the brakes were being used even though I was touching the gas pedal. Could have caused a accident if I wasn't driving in a neighborhood. We now have a car sitting in our drive broken down that we still owe over 15,000 for. Calling ford monday to have it towed over. What I have read online, it looks like I am not the only one with this problem. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old and want a car that is safe. The brakes failed a couple of years ago and ford told us there was nothing wrong.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 74,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. Since october of 2008, the vehicle stalls at any speed and the accelerator becomes difficult to depress. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle automatically stalls when attempting to brake. When attempting to accelerate after the failure, the vehicle just shuts off. The vehicle has been taken to the repair shop four times regarding the brake failure and stalling, but the cause of the failure has yet to be determined. The contact stated that this is a safety issue and she would like the failure investigated. The current and failure mileages were 74,000. Updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/21/09