2012 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and an independent mechanic arrived to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the steering wheel had seized due to the electric power steering failure. The contact was informed that the electric power steering and ABS module needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · VA

Failed state inspection (emergency brake), further diagnostics revealed calipers not working for rear disc brakes, similar to the recall of 2015/16 ford explorer's brake issues- a detailed picture of report/diagnostics included

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 120,000 miles · MO

07/25- had recall ordered- toe link on both sides, rear. Performed at harrisonburg ford, va. ; 09/04 driving on route 33 in va, mountain road. Heard grinding noise coming down mountain, noise steadily increased and began to feel like a loss of control. Slowed down and a mile from shop the noise stopped. Went to rice tire in va and had it checked. The bolt holding toe link on right side had dislodged nearly completely. Had it replaced and told to go to ford to re torque both sides.; 09/05 went to ford. Was informed that mechanic had hand torqued the bolts, essentially misread instructions. Manager actually stated that they were going to have to call many other customers to re torque their toe links correctly as well. I asked for alignment as well, because this problem would surely affect balance and alignment, this was performed as well. They billed it to recall warranty dept.; 11/6 driving on 25 in colorado springs 65 MPH, traffic stops and as I break heavily I lose control and vehicle hops a lane. No accident.; 11/07 take vehicle to ford to check toe links, was told both nuts were loose, left and right, the knuckle on one side has snapped the brakes are bad, rotors and back 2 tires are bad..I specifically asked , says that this is all related. The front brakes are worn as well, clearly from compensation of driving with bad toe links. I was told specifically yes this is all related. Ford recall manufacturer refusing to cover toe links as well as all associated damage, totaling over $3k. I have never had any issues with vehicle and perform regular maint on tires brakes and rotars, etc. And within 3 months of recall I have had 2 life threatening incidents and complete ruination of my vehicle safety, and alot of damage incurred. Receipt of recall on 11/25 stating everything related is green. No way this damage is not associated to "new, safer" toe links.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · UT

Takata recall

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 94,000 miles · IL

Purchase vehicle 2 21 2019 and the two engine lights warning lights breaking decelerates which is very dangerous driving on the highways. Service light tracking light stays on and the vehicle does all this on it's on. I have contacted by chat the ford corporation about this serious issue with this make and model. I was told their was no service bulletin so they could not help me. They refuse to address the dangerous matter this make and model has very dangerousand the lights are still on. Also with the engine lights staying on all the time the cruise control does not work.

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · CT

Multiple times my brakes have had to have repairs because of a failure in the emergency brake system. Twice within the past 6 months I have had the e-brake lock up, get stuck, or fail in a way that required full replacement of my rotors, pads, brake lines, and fluid resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. After the first failure in this, I stopped using the e-brake, however had the problem repeat itself only a few months later. The time earlier this year was noticed when the brakes were pulsating while driving, and the second occurrence this year was noticed when the fluid was drained and a "low brake fluid" light came on, and was further examined after fluid did not stay in the system for very long (matter of an hour or two).

Filed Oct 21, 2017 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · FL

Brake system malfunctioning and ford dealership has the vehicle for 2 months and unable to repair due to bad production parts

Filed Jan 2, 2017 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · MD

The rear brake calipers were not releasing properly after application of the brakes. This LED to accelerated wear of the brake pads, overheating of the pads and rotors, and ultimately, non-repairable damage to the rotors. We believe this is a safety issue related to a design flaw that could lead to brake failure, or overheating to the point of creating a fire or explosion hazard.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · VA

While driving on trip, the calipers seized, the brakes almost caught fire. The caliper and rotor both had to be replaced with only 51,000 miles. Also, the rear brake pads and rotors were also replaced at 27,500 miles.

Filed Apr 10, 2016 · Brakes · 17,400 miles · NJ

When stepping on the brakes, I could feel and hear a drag. Car has 17,400 miles, right rear pads were metal to metal and cut into the rotor. Rr brake pads were extremely difficult to remove, indicating the pads were seized into the bracket. This wording is taken from the ford service repair invoice. I have had many cars and never had to replace brakes at a low mileage. This is a safety issue that needs to be looked into.