Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 12230 | 12/01/1998 | 615491 | All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 6035 | 05/01/1999 | 606949 | Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake lamp illuminated with no diagnostic trouble codes in memory. *tt | 11/07/2000 | |
| 12610 | 03/01/1999 | 605333 | Information on replacing a four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) hydraulic control unit (huc). *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 985A30 | 03/18/1998 | 601037 | Some vehicles may experience the anti-lock brake system ( abs ) lamp may illuminate on deceleration. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 15910 | 05/01/2002 | 637803 | Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| 15249 | 09/01/2001 | 625794 | Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
| 15168 | 08/01/2001 | 624668 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise. *yh | 11/08/2001 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 983572 | 10/13/1999 | 607840 | Concerns with anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes and / or abs light flashing while driving. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 03/30/1998 |
| Consumer states: front brakes on outside of wheels it has a coating of dark powder. the mechanic thinks it's brake dusts no sign of it on rear wheels. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Three times i needed to stop quickly and when the abs system engauged the braking slowed considerably . the car four car lengths in front of me braked much much faster than i could even though i was ready to brake at that moment. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 131000 | ||
| The explorer brake peddle went to the floor to stop the vehicle . there was smoke coming from under the hood . in a few seconds , the truck was in flames. police and firemen were called to the location . they put the fire out in a few minutes . | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 236000 | ||
| I was driving 45 mph when the accelerator went all the way to the floor, i put the car in neutural and then speedometer went all the way up to the max, and coasted off to the side as soon as i could. this caused the engine to be damaged and the car is not driveable. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer vin#1fmzu32zb93247 registered to the state of nevada; original owner: ernst etienne...registered because of disability reasons to wife guadalupe bellini...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, california because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). i think ford motor company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. i got in touch with thir legal department: product recall & liability. the accident report# 2010-11-0064 ncic#9835. the injured driver guadalupe belini; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. i need your help in removing all 1998 ford explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 95000 | ||
| I own a 2000 ford ranger and a 1998 ford explorer. i believe the accelerator pedal and the break pedal are too close together on both vehicles. on at least four occasions i have experienced my tendency to have my foot on both pedals at the same time when in a situation where i have to stop quickly. i t seems that i panic to some degree when in a situation where i must stop quickly to avoid a collision. this may be a very isolated personal 'quirk as it were, but i have caused two rear end collisions so far and i now know that i am pressing both pads when trying to break. i know this because i remember vividly how my motor was accelerating while i thought my foot was only on the brake and i could not understand why my vehicle was not coming to a stop when most likely i had plenty of space available to make a sudden stop and avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer vin#1fmzu32zb93247 registered to the state of nevada; original owner: ernst etienne...registered because of disability reasons to wife guadalupe bellini...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, california because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). i think ford motor company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. i got in touch with thir legal department: product recall & liability. the accident report# 2010-11-0064 ncic#9835. the injured driver guadalupe belini; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. i need your help in removing all 1998 ford explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 95000 | ||
| I own a 2000 ford ranger and a 1998 ford explorer. i believe the accelerator pedal and the break pedal are too close together on both vehicles. on at least four occasions i have experienced my tendency to have my foot on both pedals at the same time when in a situation where i have to stop quickly. i t seems that i panic to some degree when in a situation where i must stop quickly to avoid a collision. this may be a very isolated personal 'quirk as it were, but i have caused two rear end collisions so far and i now know that i am pressing both pads when trying to break. i know this because i remember vividly how my motor was accelerating while i thought my foot was only on the brake and i could not understand why my vehicle was not coming to a stop when most likely i had plenty of space available to make a sudden stop and avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer vin#1fmzu32zb93247 registered to the state of nevada; original owner: ernst etienne...registered because of disability reasons to wife guadalupe bellini...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, california because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). i think ford motor company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. i got in touch with thir legal department: product recall & liability. the accident report# 2010-11-0064 ncic#9835. the injured driver guadalupe belini; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. i need your help in removing all 1998 ford explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 95000 | ||
| I own a 2000 ford ranger and a 1998 ford explorer. i believe the accelerator pedal and the break pedal are too close together on both vehicles. on at least four occasions i have experienced my tendency to have my foot on both pedals at the same time when in a situation where i have to stop quickly. i t seems that i panic to some degree when in a situation where i must stop quickly to avoid a collision. this may be a very isolated personal 'quirk as it were, but i have caused two rear end collisions so far and i now know that i am pressing both pads when trying to break. i know this because i remember vividly how my motor was accelerating while i thought my foot was only on the brake and i could not understand why my vehicle was not coming to a stop when most likely i had plenty of space available to make a sudden stop and avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. while driving approximately 10-15 mph she engaged the brakes and the pedal went almost to the floor. the abs system activated with limited braking. he stated no warning light came on. one year later the failure happen again. the contact referenced recall 09v399000, vehicle speed control and stated the recall was performed on the vehicle last year in 2009. the contact stated the dealer did not inspect the abs control module connector and repaired it as necessary per the recall. the contact has an appointment with the dealer next week. he called the manufacture and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 164,000. vwb | |||
| 04/03/2010 | 160000 | ||
| 98 ford explorer, abs lockup dry weather, slow speed.... now has accelerated during one of these episodes ....relatively certain the edge of my foot did not catch the gas pedal... | |||
| 11/14/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 10/06/2005 |
| Dt: contact stated that right after purchasing the vehicle he had replace the brakes, tires, fuel filter, the fuel injection was cleaned , the anti lock sensors where replaced, the windshield was replaced . the air bags are also deployed. while driving the vehicle it vibrates on the left side. he took the vehicle to a mechanic they put the vehicle on a rack trying to line the vehicle. it would not line up. they found that the ball joints bad, also the motor mounts are broken. the mechanic told him that the frame is bent beyond repair. *nm | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 23500 | 1 | 07/26/1998 |
| While driving down a hill, the driver applied the brakes. the pedal went to the floor and continued to pick up speed. the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. both frontal air bags did deploy. the driver was not hurt. the vehicle was totaled. *nm the hill was approximately 2 1/2 blocks and the consumer would normally drive down the hill with the brakes applied. *sc *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| The brake sensors were faulty, the driver seat bolt had broken and fell while driving, the driver door lock was defective, and the brake warning lights system was inoperative. scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/07/2007 | 162550 | 1 | 12/12/2006 |
| I put on the brakes and the pedal simply chattered like the anti lock brake mechanism was working. however, even when i let off and lightly hit the pedal again for 3 separate times the brakes did not work and only chattered. i ran into a tree to avoid a hitting another car and some pedestrians which wrecked my front end, right fender, right door, hood and other parts on the right. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| The abs light came on and stayed on while driving. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and a diagnostic test was performed. the dealer determined that the module for the abs and speed senor went out. the dealership also noticed the pins for the frontal air bags were never connected at the factory, rendering the air bags inoperative. *jb *sb *nm | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 69000 | 1 | |
| While attempting to stop brakes locked . as a result, consumer had to pump the brakes several times to unlock the brake pedal. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle is having a problem with the abs hydrolic unit. when the vehicle is in motion, it spits out brake fluid which damaged the rotors and the brakes. owner took the vehicle to a service center to have this problem resolved. owner later contacted the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and the owner had to pay out of pocket for the repairs. provide further details. | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 71000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 |
| While driving at night the interior and exterior lighting shut off which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the rear end of the vehicle began to fish-tail and the vehicle rolled over twice. *nm all systems including the antilock brakes failed. the accident was a result of multiple system failures. *sc | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 6007 | 1 | |
| When applying abs brakes, they would fail. had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not determine cause of failure.*ak | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 06/01/2098 | ||
| Torque converter did not disengage when trying to stop the vehicle. vehicle went through a stop sign and stopped when braking stalled the engine. ford recommended replacing the solonoid that controls the torque converter. this is a safety issue. this failule is totally without warning and makes the vehicle difficult to stop. stopping occures only when the brake is applied hard enough to stall the engine. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| There will be resistance behind the brake pedal when trying to stop vehicle. this has occurred approximately six times. dealership could not determine cause for this problem. please provide any additional nformation/attachments.*ak | |||
| 05/05/2001 | |||
| Consumer was traveling 60mph and let up to reduce speed. throttle never lifted for vehicle to slow down. consumer road 2-3 miles, hitting brakes and throttle to see if pedal would lift. consumer ended up running into a field, slowing to 40mph and slammed on brakes. all four brakes were burned up. consumer wasn't sure if transmission was damaged. vehicle is at ford to be looked at.*ak | |||
| 04/29/2001 | |||
| Master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle accelerated on its own when applying brakes to come to a stop. engine revved, and even though consumer applied brakes, vehicle went through garage wall. dealer could not find problem. on mar 13, 2001 this happened again. consumer pulled into parking space on 5th level of parking garage, applied brakes, and vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit concrete wall. vehicle at dealer at this time. consumer no longer feels safe driving vehicle.*ak | |||
| 02/03/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling 5to 10mph. while entering into a parking lot he applied brakes, and vehicle continued to acellerate and hit another vehicle.*ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | |||
| Was braking to slow down to come to a stop, and a semi trailer had slammed on brakes suddenly. driver of explorer slammed on brakes, pedal was hard, and would not move. had no brakes, and rearended semi trailer. brakes returned to normal after vehicle was moved to side of road. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| I have already reported the tire failure that i will refer to, and would like to report the behavior of the brakes. when driving at 65 to 70 mph, the cruise control was set, and we were going down a moderate grade when the left front tire blew out. i maintained directional control and attempted to apply moderate braking. the brake pedal remained firm, but i got no brake effectivness (not reduced brakeing -- zero brakes!) so i stepped harder on the brakes and still there was no deceleration -- no brakes at all, in fact, because we were going down hill, i cannot even be certian that the cruise control switched off. assuming that the lack of brakes had to be related to the abs malfunctioning, i took all pressure off the brake pedal and switched off the ignition switch, then i reapplied gentle pressure to the brakes and the brakes worked normally. to recap: after the tire blew, i had no brakes with the engine running, after switching off the ignition switch the brakes worked normally. i estimate that 3 to 5 seconds elapsed from when the blow out occured to when i switched off the ignition. when i got the vehicke stopped on the shoulded of the road there was very little left of the tire and there was substantial damage to the outer bead of the wheel rim. no other damage to the vehicle was evident, and after installing the spare tire the brakes functioned normally. several days later the local ford dealer checked the brakes and abs and found it to be normal. i told the service representative about the brake problem, and he told me that the problem i described couldn't have happened. i assure you -- it happened as i have described. (dot number: vdlhip4447 tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| My accident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on 24 july 2000 as i was driving to my residence located at 613 yucca circle, harker heights, texas 76548, in my 1998 ford eddie bauer explorer. i was travelling east on highway 190 in the right hand lane at 60 mph, when a car pulled in front of the truck i was following. the truck braked causing me to brake. upon braking, both tires on the left hand side of the vehicle exploded causing me to go into a tail spin. i did everything possible to keep the vehicle on the road without hitting anyone else. fortunately, i did not hit another vehicle or hurt anyone else. my vehicle ended up rolling over four times and ended up facing in the opposite direction on the median. although the vehicle was completely totaled, i was fortunate enough not to have suffered life threatening injuries. the police, paramedics, and firemen arriving on the scene could not believe that i was alive. the vehicle had to be cut to get me out. there were witnesses to this accident who provided statements to the police. there was no citation issued. my right hand was badly cut, i had severed an artery and muscle, and received 12 stitches. my left ear was cut and had to be stitched. the left side of my body, to include my head, was badly bruised. this accident has had a serious physiological effect on me. it took two weeks for me to begin driving again. usaa, my insurance company, informed us, as a result of their investigation, that they had flagged my vehicle because the tires were the firestone tires being recalled and were found at fault for causing my accident. since purchasing my vehicle brand new in may 1998, it has been regularly serviced in accordance with the service manual, by cove ford in copperas cove, texas. wheels have also been rotated on a regular basis. at no time was i informed that my tires were unsafe or were the cause of previous accidents. had i of been informed by the ford motor company of possible tires. | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling on highway on march 29, there was an intermittent problem with abs brake system. she was approaching red light, and when she went to apply brakes, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and problem couldn't be duplicated. brakes felt like a sponge, and consumer was forced to put vehicle in park, and use emergency brake to stop.*ak consumer states firestone tires dot w2hl, tires make thumping noises and firestone dealer will not replace tires because they are not on recall. *slc | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While driving a vehicle in front suddenly stopped, forcing consumer to step on brake pedal to stop vehicle. but, vehicle did not stop, consumer lost control, resulting in an accident. also, rotors had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle will slide after stepping on brakes. currently, tires are cracking and opening. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1999 | |||
| While driving braking system malfunctioned. vehicle had no braking ability, and had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop. also, dealer had to replace brake pads and shoes/ calipers and rotors. passenger's front brakes seemed to be more worn out. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 0 | 09/01/1998 | |
| When vehicle was at 25000 miles dealer had to turn rotors. but consumer was concerned about why that work was done so early. currently he is worried about warranty expiring. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 0 | ||
| Brakes' lack of lubrication may get them to become rusty and freeze up. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While making a left hand turn at approx. 5-10mph vehicle lost all power in steering and braking systems and vehicle became uncontrollable and kept turning left into tree. driver sustained minor injuries. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 0 | ||
| When appying the brakes they make a moaning noise, delay reaction of the brakes, then the abs kick in. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1999 | |||
| While driving on the highway came up on a red light, went to apply brakes and brakes failed to respond. contacted dealer and manufacturer, out of warranty. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1999 | |||
| While driving abs light came on, and vehicleexperienced extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. currently at the dealer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle won't disengauge and accelerated up to 75 mph. pushed the cruise control button, and vehicle kept accelerating. applied the brakes, and vehicle went up to 80 mph. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| When drving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is vibration within the brakes and entire vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Ongoing problem with abs system; whenever brake pedal is applied in an emergency situation/sudden stop or slamming on brake, it causes vehicle to skid and fishtail to the right. dealer notifed and informed consumerthat nothing could be found. can nhtsa provide information weather this is normal or not. *ak | |||
| 10/13/1999 | |||
| Brakes are sticking all the time. contact dealer. they checked out the vehicle, and consumer was told that brakes do not lock up. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle went part of the way into an intersection. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | 08/08/1998 | |
| Brakes hang-up and make noises after a full stop. mgm | |||
| Consumer was driving at 20 mph when suddenly a stop was required ,and consumer struck vehicle in front due to failure of the anti-lock brake system. when brake pedal was applied, anti-lock braking system did not respond properly. dealer has bee contacted. *ak | |||
| Brakes respond to situations too late when applied, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| When driving at 75 to 80 mph and applying the brakes, vehicle accelerated at high speed. when vehicle got down to 50 mph, consumer removed the cable from cruise control, put the vehicle into netural and turned off ignition, and coasted vehicle to side of the road. then the vehicle came to a stop. *ak | |||
| 04/26/1999 | 4 | ||
| While driving driver stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes failed and vehicle didn't stop. consumer said, he had taken vehicle three times to dealer for repairs, and still has same problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Ea99001; intermittently when about to make a stop, the vehicle idles up to 6000 rpm, and becomes impossible to stop. consumer turns off the vehicle so that she won't have an accident. been to the dealer, they cannot determine problem. cruise control has been disconnected. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | 3 | ||
| This is the second time , that l have told this department about this brake problem with my 98 ford explorer . my first complaint was some time in july of this year . the dealer has cut the front rotors once at 9000miles all highway driving and rplaced the rotors at 18000 . the abs system is not working the way it should , l just experienced this on the 20th of this month ,in portland me . after you have applied the brakes and are stitting for awhile with the brakes applied and then you release the brakes and then if you have to stop real quickly the abs system will not function the way it should . what you end up with is that you do'nt have any brakes at all and you crash . | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 5 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Throttle pedal continually sticks when initially engaged in either drive or reverse. causes lunge in direction of travel if driver unaware of defect. submitted to dealer twice, still not repaired. poor seatbelt design has driver's seatbelt continually stuck in drivers door upon exit from vehicle. rear passenger window scrapes and makes noise during operation. dealer did not fix when initially brought up after initial purchase. abs light intermittently appears during driving. dealer noted code of 1924 but had no response for problem. not resolved. dissapointed with quality of vehicle for $$ paid. | |||
| Going down a steep hill at a very low speed about 5 mph ,the idling speed will overcome the compressor in engine. totally dependent on brakes, causes the brakes to overheat and results in brakes fading. dangerous sitution. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may cause an accident. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle at normal speed applied brakes the car did not stop. a week later the incident occurred again, and driver had to drive the vechicle into a wall to stop it. the dealer contacted and will repair at owners expense. stated they had no brake problem with these vehicles. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving vehicle on road at approximately 22-25 mph when all of sudden brakes locked up. reason unknown at this time. vehicle is being inspected at dealer shop. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 06/29/1998 | ||
| Abs malfunction. | |||
| 06/22/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving when brakes failed after pumping them 3 times. finally managed to stop. then wife smelled a burning odor. consumer got out, pulled up hood, and saw a fire. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the engine accelerates. the pedal has to be held extremely hard to make the vehicle stop. dealer installed an inflight recorder. | |||
| 04/25/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1997 | |
| While driving on dry straight road at approximately 55 mph vehicle jerked suddenly to the left. when attempting to correct steering, vehicle went out of control and veered to the right, the spun back to the left. turned around on the road backwards and flipped on passengers's side and slid into median. also, abs brakes/suspension and transfer case failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| On several occasions vehicle abs light repeatedly coming on / off intermittently. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 4 | 09/07/1998 | |
| Abs lights have illuminated due to sensor failure. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 40-45 mph when appyling the brakes, the brakes locked up causing loss of vehicle control. consumer also states that the front right wheel came completely off and the truck flipped over causing injuries to the passengers. nlm | |||
| 06/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| The consumer brought the vehicle for tire recall, and it was discovered the vehicle's rear brakes were non-functioning, also the rear calipers had rusted out and the pads were not making contact with the disc surfaces, dealer replaced rear pads and rotors. *yh | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. *slc | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes grinding and vibrating. yh | |||
| 02/03/1999 | 2 | 09/07/1998 | |
| Power brakes failed. yh | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability, which may resultin a crash. been to dealer several times, delaer cannot determine the cause. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| 98 ford explorer - 1. gas pedal sticks, so force must be used to get moving... dealer ordered new throttle body. 2. loud squel from front brakes (constant and loud enough to frighten people walking along road), dealer cleaned brakes, but noise returned after just 200 mile,... waiting for appointment with dealer | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/25/2001 | 0 | ||
| Front brakes drag. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced rotors and other parts. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Tire worn in the inside, in patches all around. second layer of rubber was showing.( dot number: vn tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Disc brake pads separarted from plate and fell off vehicle, e-mailed ford said its a dealer problem even though these are factory installed brakes with only half of their useful service used. i have two e-mails to ford online owner connection which didn't want to know about a factory defective part. | |||
| 04/24/1999 | |||
| While driving braking system malfunctioned. vehicle had no braking ability, and had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop. also, dealer had to replace brake pads and shoes/ calipers and rotors. passenger's front brakes seemed to be more worn out. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/12/2007 | 70016 | 1 | 08/23/2003 |
| Failure of front brake rotors due to excessive warping and corrosion. this resulted in poor braking and increased stopping distances. poor quality oem front brake rotors were factory installed on this vehicle. proper high quality aftermarket front brake rotors were installed. this resulted in excellent braking! *jb | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Brake rotors are falling apart and rusting pretty bad. seems unusuall that rotors should fail like this. i have never seen rotors rusting and metal falling off like this. this is far beyond normal wear and tear. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1998 | 3 | 03/01/1998 | |
| We had a problem with rusted rotors from day one with this vehicle. instead of two different dealerships replacing these faulty rotors they would clean them or turn them. i recently had them replaced at my expense because they could not be of use any further. i contacted ford with my concerns and was ignored. i fell that both dealerships knew these rotors were defective from the start and instead of replacing them like they should have they just cleaned them and sent me on my way. i am very dissatisfied with the way ford handled this issue with my brakes.*ak | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| All 4 brake rotors need to be replaced. dealer says that there is not enough material left on the rotor to be machined. why is this happening at 35000 miles? these parts should have a much longer life than that. seems that there must be a defect. | |||
| 03/24/2001 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| While vehicle was in for unrelated reapirs, the dealer replaced both front disc brake rotors even though the warranty had expired by approximately 1500 miles. the service manager stated that both rotors were shot and that shouldn't happen at 37,000 miles. i had a 1995 explorer which did the same thing at approximately the same mileage. at that time, another dealer and ford would not do anything about the repairs and i had to pay for them. this is the second explorer i've had withn the same problem. it appears to me that there is a problem with explorer brake rotors. it's my understanding that this has been a problem on windstar vans as well. do you have any information concerning this problem? i can't find anything in the recalll listing about it.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 2 | ||
| Front brake rotors have completley worn out, and they stuck and will not release. all brake pads have worn out. *ak the front brake rotors do not slide back and forth like it should. *yh | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Code w2hl in february 2000 40 degrees out we were driving our explorer and the driver's side rear tire peeled apart. about 12 inches came off and you could see the threads. we had the tire replaced at merchant's tire in fredericksburg, va. now i see the recall. i believe these are bad tires, even though the code is not the decater plant. i have contacted firestone 6 times, ford 8 times and get the same response. that they are safe. i replaced the tires at my own expense with michelins. i am keeping the firestone tires in hope of a wider recall. through the behavoirs i have seen, firestone does not want to even discuss this with me. i have the tires seeled in plastic if you want to check over them. any help would be appreciated.*ak( dot number: wp tire size: p23275r15 ) | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While driving a vehicle in front suddenly stopped, forcing consumer to step on brake pedal to stop vehicle. but, vehicle did not stop, consumer lost control, resulting in an accident. also, rotors had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 0 | 09/01/1998 | |
| When vehicle was at 25000 miles dealer had to turn rotors. but consumer was concerned about why that work was done so early. currently he is worried about warranty expiring. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/07/1998 | ||
| Rotors warped due to overheating causing pulsating while applying the brakes. *mjs | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Very loud, intermittent, squealing from front end. dealer first stated that the problem was the dust seals/boots, but according to other shop, there aren't any. next they said it was the front brakes: they only had 5k miles of use left, and the rotors were too worn. i had new rotors and pads installed, but the squeal is still there. it occurs with brakes applied or not, with engine on or off(just rolling down a hill), but only when vehicle is moving. does not change when turning. reference other odi ids: 700845, 702219, 702959, 703052, 703270, 703848, 704071, 829016, 834307, 834481. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 55000 | 2 | 09/18/1998 |
| 1998 ford explorer had brake failure due to the brake fluid eating through the metal. *nj when the brakes failed, the consumer hit another vehicle. the brake line was made of metal and had a hole in it. *jb | |||
| 09/04/2007 | 70196 | 1 | 08/23/2003 |
| Rear metal brake line, running across rear axle, ruptured due to extensive corrosion. this resulted in complete loss of rear brakes. a new metal brake line had to be fabricated [part was not available from ford]and installed. dealer cost $400+. note: several ford dealers and brake shops advised that this is a common problem due to the fact that these brake lines were not properly coated to guard against corrosion. *jb | |||
| 09/17/2006 | 71965 | 1 | |
| The rear brake line broke due to corrosion. *nm | |||
| 10/26/2004 | 920000 | 1 | |
| When attempting to stop, the bakes failed. the dealer stated that the brake line corroded. no impact reported. *ak the non corroding steel brake line rusted and ruptured. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/29/2001 | |||
| Master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed while in parking lot without warning due to failure of brake master cylinder. *ak consumer states that vehicle is serviced every 3500 miles. *slc | |||
| 08/26/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Master cylinder replaced by ford technitians then 14 days later the master cylinder failed again. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1998 | 07/02/1998 | ||
| Cylinder wasn't firing and needed replacement; ac not functioning at full capacity. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer accelerator pedal broke loose from the floorboard while the vehicle was in motion.***no answer required***. *mr this caused the consumer to become unable to handle the vehicle in a safe manner. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 09/05/1998 | ||
| Brake pedal and switch, auto door lock and brake lights. | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal gets stuck,causing the brakes to hesitate. when putting the gear in park the vehicle hesitates. consumer doesn't know whenever the vehicle is going to move, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1998 | 1 | 10/05/1998 | |
| The safety pin was not installed at time of manufacturing (linkage) between the brake pedal and associated rod which allowed for components to come apart resulting in brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 131000 | 1 | 04/30/2002 |
| Dt: 1998 ford explorer. the brakes lights failed on the vehicle. consumer had the brake light fuses changed. they used the fuses that came with the vehicle. as soon as the second fuse was put in the vehicle caught on fire. another person put the fire out by beating it with a towel. then, consumer contacted a dealership by phone, they told her that there was a recall on the master cylinder but, he was unsure of the model years included. when the consumer contacted ford, they told consumer would get back to her. there were no fire or police reports available. the incident occurred on 7-262005 before the hood latch had acted up. also, cruise control malfunctioned. . it melted the wires for the abs and the spot for putting in the brake fluid. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 09/05/1998 | ||
| Brake pedal and switch, auto door lock and brake lights. | |||