2006 Ford Explorer: grinding or squealing brakes

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 Jun 11, 2012 · Brakes · 72,800 miles · DE

I started to drive my vehicle from the parked position my ABS light came on and then my a grinding sound came from my front left and a jerking motion began happening to my vehicle. The grinding noise and jerking motioned happened for about 20 seconds. My ABS light and traction light began flashing and stayed on permanently with a wrench light on the dash board.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · OH

When I was driving, 3 dashboard lights came on: the wrench, the ABS light, and the low traction. When I turned left, the right rear wheel grabbed and made a grinding sound. There was also a higher pitched noise that sounded like metal striking metal. The mechanic has stated that the tone ring broke on the right rear drive axle, and this is a common ford problem. When it broke, it damaged the brake unit on my right rear wheel as well. The repair isn't cheap - I wish I would have known this was a possibility when I bought the vehicle.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,450 miles · MI

While driving on the freeway and applying my foot on the brakes the vehicle failed to stop. Abs, traction control and a wrench light came on. Grinding noise came from the vehicle. This incident happened while driving my wife and newborn home from the hospital. After taking it to a shop, the mechanic noticed that the tone ring or ABS ring was cracked. This must be replaced in order for the vehicle to have functional brakes. The shop told me that the ABS ring had a different part number and the material was much thicker than the old ring.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Transmission · 72,569 miles · MA

While being parked on an inclined hill, my explorer would not get into gear. Had to call aaa to tow to transmission specialist who adjusted the gear but stated you might have more transmission problems. Since then my car has had problems where the gears have been grinding as I'm driving. I'm afraid I might have more serious problems in the future since I've been reading reports from ford owners that this is becoming a major problem with ford vehicles.

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 Dec 31, 2007 · Body, Engine · 296 miles · IA

Have had numerous problems starting with a lifter stuck in motor at 296 miles, to transmission failure at 15,700 miles. Brakes have squeaked since it was new, overhead console has fallen off twice, satellite radio works when it wants to. Door rubbed on running board, now gas mileage has dropped under 10 miles per gallon. 14 trips to dealership so far and still not all is fixed.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Steering · 900 miles · NY

My ford explorer xlt 2006 had a delayed delivery date to me for 2 days due to a "bad cluster" on start up. The truck was repaired and I picked it up on november 1, 2005. This vehicle is leased. There was a recall for the windshield wipers which I had repaired on december 8, 2005. On december 9, 2005 while I was driving with my two young children in the truck I pulled out of a parallel parking space and the steering wheel began to feel very tight and it was grinding when steering slightly left or right of the center and then it would free up again making the truck easy to oversteer. As I drove the tightness would go away until I slowed down and then it would get tight again. Also the grinding on turns either left or right remained. I got to a safe place and called my purchasing dealer burns ford 359 west jericho tpke, huntington, ny 11743. They advised me not to drive the truck and call ford roadside assistance. I did and they towed the truck to burns ford. They called me later in the day to tell me that ford advised them that there is a problem with the truck and parts will not be available until the 1st quarter of 2006. The following is the notice: 18962 2006 explorer 4dr /mercury mountaineer-intermediate (1) shaft pop/clunk noise. Some 2006 explorer 4dr and mountaineer vehicles may exhibit a creak/pop heard and felt through the steering wheel, usually noticed at stationary of low-speed turns while accelerating and braking. If diagnosis finds that this may be due to intermediate shaft having stick-slip condition, do not replace the 1 shaft at this time. This is currently under investigation by engineering. A revised component is due first quarter 2006. Monitor oasis for updates. Effective date: 12/1/2005. Right now my truck is still at the dealer. I do not feel comfortable driving it and I need to rent a car. Please advise thank you, laura masiakos. *nm