2007 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

Power brake booster failure. Diaphragm inside the brake booster failed suddenly causing a hard time to stop when traveling at a highway. No crash involved but had to use the shoulder for extra stopping distance.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · IL

With outside temperatures between 90 f and 100 f, applying service brakes, a groaning noise is generated by the power brake booster. The performance of the brake system seems to be slightly compromised. The noise or loss of effectiveness is not present in temperatures below 90 f. I had the exact same issue on a 2011 mustang gt. The dealer replaced the brake booster under warranty, problem solved. They told me ford was re-designing the component.

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,000 miles · TX

I was coasting up to a stop light and began applying the brakes. The brakes did not seem to be stopping the car and I realized that the engine was running at 3000 rpms while my right foot was applying the brakes. So the acceleration occurred after applying the brakes. I was able to get the car to a stop and put it into park without hitting the car in front of me. I turned off the ignition immediately after stopping and had the car towed to the dealership. I will not have an answer from them before monday.

Filed Jun 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 22,000 miles · TX

This issue is one where a dangerous situation occurs without warning and has not been repeatable on demand. Normally, this occurs on flat, dry, paved road at speed of under 30mph. The "traction control" light on the dash comes on, the brakes begin to hammer, making the pedal unresponsive, and the steering becomes very hard to move, pulling the vehicle to the right. After the vehicle comes to a stop (of almost to a stop)... Pressing and holding the "traction control" light/button resolves the problem, at least until the next occurrence, which could be days, weeks or months later. Visits to various ford motor company dealerships have resulted in "nothing found" -- they always say that the problem didn't happen while they had the car and that no codes were found in any of the car's systems. As of today, the car is at joe myers ford, houston, tx where this same scenario has played out.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Brakes · 101,840 miles · GA

Was approaching a red light and applied pressure to brake pedal. The brake pedal has hard and wouldn't depress. The ABS and traction control lights came on and the vehicle continued through the red light. Fortunately there was no one in front of me or any cross traffic. Releasing the brake pedal and reapplying with the ABS and traction control lights on the vehicle was finally able to stop. Carefully drove the vehicle home and had it towed to the dealer the following morning. Dealer diagnosed it as the front hubs being defective. The hub bearings were so loose that the ABS sensor and speed ring were not in close proximity to each other. Dealer replaced hubs and vehicle is now functioning properly.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · MD

The mastercylinder is going up on my 07 explore and it takes me 2 time the space to stop.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 38,000 miles · SC

Almost from day one I thought there was a transmission problem. Ford never informed me, so I waited until it was noticeable enough to drop it off at a ford dealership for repair. When coming to a stop the transmission kicked as if someone had run into the back of us or the transmission would unexpectedly lunge the SUV forward as it came to a stop. The consumer stated in order for the dealership to fix the problem, they had to reprogram and replace the bad software part with a new software part. Even though the transmission was reprogrammed, the consumer was informed the problem most likely would return. The consumer also stated there was a problem with the brakes. Updated 04/07/10.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. When he attempted to accelerate after fueling the fuel tank, the vehicle came to complete stop, without brake application. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. He was advised that the ABS braking gear had fractured. The vehicle was serviced at a local mechanic shop. The current and failure mileages were 36000.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 20,000 miles · TX

I am having problems with my brakes bleeding down it is to go in the shop in a couple of days..I have also had the surging problem as others have had. My car was taken to a local ford dealership were they keep it for a couple of days. They did have to reset the computer and the surging has stopped and had no problems since then.