Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V123000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/16/1999 to 05/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 15681 | 05/17/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/18/1999 | 05/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 17, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 13074 | 08/01/1999 | 6091877 | Some vehicles may exhibit an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1676 in self test. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 6514 | 07/01/1999 | 610671 | Some vehicles may exhibit an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1676 in self test. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 996836 | 08/01/1999 | 608780 | Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1676 in self test. *tt | 12/03/1999 | |
| 12902 | 06/01/1999 | 606931 | Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1676. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 01110 | 01/22/2001 | 03241 | 618083 | Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored in memory. *tt | 04/03/2001 |
| 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 - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 6901 | 09/01/1999 | 6090206 | A condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to 5/18/1999. *tt | 03/10/2000 | |
| 9913130 | 08/01/1999 | 609046 | Customers may perceive a condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to 5/18/99. *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| 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 - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | 04/17/1999 | |
| While driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which caused brand new tire to collapse.*ak dealer replaced broken right lower ball joint, brake hose, wheel speed sensor and rack/pinion unit. *yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 4 | ||
| Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. there was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. the windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. this happened so often that it could cause an accident. took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power door lock does not lock. the rear passenger side door cannot be opened from the inside. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 67000 | ||
| I purchased my explorer about 1 year ago. i have had nothing but problems with it since i bought it. just in the last 3 months it has been in the shop at hometown motors at least 4 or 5 times. and everytime they get it in they charge me a hundred dollar deductable plus what the warranty won't cover. i had to pay 1300.oo for my warranty and i have had to pay almost 700.00 since then on the work for everything going wrong with the explorer. i have all of my receipts being gathered . who can i get ahold of to tell them about this lemon that i bought. i cannot afford for this to keep going on.i still owe the car company almost 300 dollars from last week when my explorer was in the shop for almost 2 weeks. please email me back and tell me everything i should do to get this problem fixed. i really appreciate it. | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph brakes locked up. this caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. consumer managed to pull over.*ak | |||
| 20000 | 6 | ||
| While driving, a grinding noise can be heard and the brake pedal has to depressed almost down to the floor to stop the vehicle. the dealer has attempted to repair the brakes six times; cause of problem has not been determined. please provide further details. | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 8500 | 10 | 06/01/1999 |
| The oil pressure gauge shorted out, the air bag wiring harness, front axle seals, brake caliper pads, brake line, power door lock assembly and multi function switch assembly were all replaced. *ts the timing chain, tensioner, idle air control, valve intake gaskets and the seats which ripped were also replaced. * jb | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Transmission is not acting like it is suppose to. every timee consumer hit the brakes passenger side will make a real hard noise. transmission has been fixed five times, and it is under warranty. but brake dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with it. ts | |||
| 08/06/2002 | 2 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads replaced on july 15, 2002, however while on her way home there was still a rubbing/grinding noise, consumer returned to the dealership on july 23, 2002 because of the continuing noise, but the technician stated he could not find a problem, consumer returned again because the noise had become worse, the vehicle was making a noise whether the brakes were being applied or not and was very apparent at 30 mph, consumer then received a call from the dealership stating that they had possibily ruined the bearings when the rotors were being turned, consumer was also informed that the rotors were improperly machined and if they were to re-cut them it would take them out of regulation thickness, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the rotors, because they were not needed until they were machined improperly.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Brake fluid level drop in reservoir corresponding to brake pad wear, will result in air entering brake system and resulting in loss of brake pedal efficiency, prior to fluid level in reservoir reaching the min. level when vehicle is on level ground. fluid was flushed/bled but anti-lock light remains on and brake efficiency is noticeably deteriorated. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 80 mph acceleration pedal was let go but speed did not decrease. consumer then applied brakes but had no effect. he tried to apply the brakes again which slowed vehicle down. accidents were avoided while pulling to shoulder of road. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 115889 | 1 | 07/08/2003 |
| 1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition... we had gone out to dinner and when leaving the parking space it sounded as if we ran over a glass bottle. my husband looked around the vehicle and could not find anything. i got in the drivers seat and it felt as if the emergency brake was on (was not) and was very hard to move. we returned to the parking space, turned off the vehicle getting ready to call aaa for services. we both heard a release sound. he turned on the vehicle, backed up and we drove home very carefully. the next morning the vehicle was at the dealership to look into this mystery. the brakes were fine; however, they found the following to repair: *seals to brakes *rear axle pinion seal *both lower ball joints on the front end i was told the front right tire ball joints were completely worn down and the tire was just wobbly held on by the lug bolts. we recently purchased this vehicle and would appreciate your help in reviewing the past recalls on this type vehicle. this could and would have been an extreme hazard with probably extreme injury to the persons involved. also, if you can please check the past history of the owners to make sure they have kept the vehicle maintained with any suggested recall items. thank you, marlene morgan *la *sc *jb | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 51373 | 1 | |
| The abs hydraulic brake line from l/h fender abs component to r/h front brake assembly was rubbing against the steering column which caused it to wear. *nlm steel brake line was replaced. *tt | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 | |
| Consumer states the anti-lock braking system failed.*yd | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 | |
| Consumer states the abs system failed. *yd | |||
| 08/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer's daughter was traveling about 65mph on highway traffic was heavy and vehicles were traveling fast. there was another vehicle in front of the lane. steering column and brakes weren't functioning. consumer continued to travel, and she hit guardrail on side, and went onto grass area. dealership was aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2001 | |||
| Brakes have been a problem since december 2000. there has been extended stopping distance. also, brakes constantly squeaked. abs light was repaired, but intermittently went on and off. dealer stated that abs light being on would not affect brake system. on july 10, 2001, brakes were still squeaking. consumer left vehicle at dealer's for a month, and dealer stated that rotors were warped, and pads worn out. dealer resurfaced and replaced pads for both front and rear rotors on dec-20-2000. also, dealer replaced pads again on 4-27-2001. on 6-29-2001, brakes had excessive brake dust. dealer couldn't find problem. on 7-10-2001, dealer test drove and heard squeaking. dealer cut and replaced rotors. but, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rollover almost occurred from blown tire/excessive play in steering-bad service-no one wants to take responsibility. vehicle frame is bent and a lot of damage to vehicle-i feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. insurance does not want to cover costs on tires because tire was brand new was replaced by drew ford on 7-2-01 and blew out on 7-6-01. they said something about it being caused by low inflation and the tire was just replaced on 7-2-01. the service men should have checked the pressure at that time of replacing the tire. *ak (dot number: m6hltb2r21 tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| This vehicle was purchased for $24,000 at ray anderson, huntington ford, two weeks prior to the accident. while en route to texas, in mississippi, the lights came on the dash panel and the brakes failed. the driver tried to exit applying brake pressure, but there wer not brakes. the vehicle plummeted down an embankment into a ditch. injuries included a broken back/ broken arm/ 2 broken legs, and severe facial lacerations.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 5 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Braking system has failed on this vehicle 4 times in less than 40,000 miles , 3 master cylinders not counting the original, and 3 complete braking systems on all 4 wheels. this vehicle is being repaired at scarff ford in auburn, wa and put back on the road, if it has not been fixed the four time , what makes them think the fifth time will do it. this vehicle is not only a hazard to whom ever gets it, but to everyone around it. why are they allowed to put a vehicle back on the road with known problems? *ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Moving approx 5mph in parking lot - truck started to stall - pressed accelerator - throttle engaged full open - running into truck in front of us. had to put vehicle in neutral & turn off engine to stop forward motion. brakes would not hold. *ak | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle is a 2wheel drive vehicle but it has a 4 wheel drive system inside of vehicle. abs braking system lights comes on when applying brakes. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving about 15 mph touched gas pedal and vehicle accelerated on its own, and pedal went to floor, where consumer pressed brakes pedal to stop, but did not stop until turned off ignition switch. *ak the vehilcle accelerated on its own three times. *yh | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Tires: developed a vibration as though there was a bump on a tire on the vehicle. i had this checked on several occasions at the delership and at the firestone store in our area. the dealership tells me everytime i take it in that the tires need rotated. these tires must have been rotated on 10 different occasions by either myself or the dealership. this does not change the bumping but did seem to alter the origination point of the vibration. brakes: the brakes continue to squeel and on two occasions faded as though there were no brakes. the dealership states they can't find the problem. this was checked several times. 4wd: the computer would throw the 4wd in and out of operation while driving down the road at any speed. at first the dealership could not find the problem. later they determined that it was the computer. it still appears to do this on occasion but it is difficult to tell with the other bumps and vibrations caused by the tires. both the dealership and firestone have looked at the tires which still have good tread and stated they were fine. all of these have been present since the vehicle was new and have been checked on numerous occasions throughout our ownership. this is a leased vehicle. otherwise it would be gone! *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Tires: developed a vibration as though there was a bump on a tire on the vehicle. i had this checked on several occasions at the delership and at the firestone store in our area. the dealership tells me everytime i take it in that the tires need rotated. these tires must have been rotated on 10 different occasions by either myself or the dealership. this does not change the bumping but did seem to alter the origination point of the vibration. brakes: the brakes continue to squeel and on two occasions faded as though there were no brakes. the dealership states they can't find the problem. this was checked several times. 4wd: the computer would throw the 4wd in and out of operation while driving down the road at any speed. at first the dealership could not find the problem. later they determined that it was the computer. it still appears to do this on occasion but it is difficult to tell with the other bumps and vibrations caused by the tires. both the dealership and firestone have looked at the tires which still have good tread and stated they were fine. all of these have been present since the vehicle was new and have been checked on numerous occasions throughout our ownership. this is a leased vehicle. otherwise it would be gone! *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Coming to stop , pulling into parking space, and about to apply brakes when vehicle accelerated/ surged foward at a high rate speed, causing vehicle to go over concrete porch ,knocked over 6*6 pole, and hit wall of restaurant. during acceleration consumer slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until 5-6 feet later.*ak firestone wilderness at tires caused trauble to the consumer and had to be replaced by bf good rich tires. *yh | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Speed control cable was replaced for recall 99v062000/ manufacturer's 99s09. after vehicle came from dealer abs light came on & stayed on. abs light didn't come on until speed control cable was replaced.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| While driving vehicle stalled and died. driver applied brakes and vehicle would surge suddenly. dealer has inspected the vehicle and replaced wires. problem has reoccurred . *ak | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| First occurrence 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occurred when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. my ford dealership replaced three tires and turned the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurrence 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. since my dealereship is not opened on saturday's, i took it to another ford dealership. again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. i am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. has anyone else had this problem? do i need to do something else to get this corrected for good? | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| First occurre 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occured when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. my ford dealership replaced three tires and trued the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurre 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. since my dealereship is not opened on saturday's, i took it to another ford dealership. again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. i am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. has anyone else had this problem? do i need to do something else to get this corrected for good?*ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | |||
| While driving ounder wet or slushy conditions front braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to right which resulted in a crash. mechanic said it was due to a defective front right rotor. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping which resulted in a collision. vehicle was totalled. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 12/17/1998 | ||
| Had heard a high pitch squealing noise. brakes became mushy. heard a clunking noise, brakes still mushy. finally no brakes at all. a bolt fell out of brake pads. entire brakes system became damaged. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1999 | |||
| When coming to a stop, the engine would go into rapid acceleration and the rpms would go way up. the truck would continue to move forward even when apllying the brakes. the truck would only stop when the driver puts the truck in park and completely turn truck off. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. the truck was a rental from enterprise. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| Had received notice 99v123000. contacted dealer & set appointment. was informed no parts available. would notify when parts were in. heard nothing. contacted dealer & made another appointment. took vehicle in on date. after arriving, was informed by mechanic no parts. dealer could not provide loaner until parts are available. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| When applying brakes between 45 to 50mph vehicle pulls to the left. dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and replaced pads/rotors,and calipers. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | |||
| Was going up an incline with foot on brakes, released brakes while still in drive. the vehicle started to go backwards, as if in reverse gear. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. also, brakes keep squeaking. *ak | |||
| 03/29/1999 | |||
| Fumes coming from the exhaust system are so strong that consumer is unable to drive with the windows down. the dealer is not able to correct this problem. also, when taking foot off brake pedal, brakes do not release completely. this happens during normal braking, no inclement weather. brake booster was replaced. consumer still experiencing the same problem. *ak | |||
| 03/31/1999 | 0 | 11/01/1998 | |
| While driving and when stepping on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, the vehicle starts vibrating from the front to steering wheel. dealer has not found the problem that caused it. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Brake wear down where will not stop vehicle, rotors and brake pads keep prematurely wearing out. dealer contacted.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake pads were worn & needed replacing, in order to replace the pads and turn the rotors the mechanic had to break the rotor. *nlm *jb | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 6 | 02/12/1999 | |
| The vehicle master cylinder failed three times,brake pads and shoe assemblies, rotors and calipers failed twice. *yh | |||
| 01/08/2001 | 1 | 04/15/2000 | |
| Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. it doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. was repaired at dealer. on 1-18-2001. dealer replaced multiple parts in transmission 02-15-2001, transmission locked up and wouldn't move.torque converter and pump with housing were replaced. on 6-29-2001, transmission was still pulling. dealer replaced a stuck evr valve and replaced it. *ak front and rear rotors warped, dealer replaced, abs light illumianted, dealer replaced rear speed sensor, brakes are noisy. passenger window shakes, dealer lubed tracks. motor makes rattling noise when being driven steadily. steering gets stiff and makes a whining noise. air conidtioner was repaired. goodyear tire blewout, this tire was a replacement for firestone recall 00t005. *slc | |||
| 05/16/2001 | 1 | 04/15/2000 | |
| Consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has hydraulics. turning vehicle right or left, steering shutters hard. consumer would have to add a quart of power steering once a week. dealer found power steering leaking, and replaced rack and pinion and realigned vehicle. on 6-29-01, vehicle was taken back to dealer for still having the problem. dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. problem has not been remedied. *ak the brake light switch was inoperative causing the brake lights to be inoperative, the brakes squeak and the dealer treated the pads with an anti squeak solution, the a/c blows out warm air due to a leaky compressor and o-ring, the torque converter failed causing the transmission to lock up, passenger side goodyear tire blewout while driving, the window on the right side shakes when going up or down. nlm | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 8 | 02/14/1999 | |
| Pe00020, orginial equipment with 1999 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15. while driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. *ak there was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft, lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, power steering pump and rack, left upper ball joint and finally the arm bushing that was hitting the frame. brakes were pulsating, dealer machined the front rotors. there was a delay in starting the vehicle, dealer stated this was normal. radio had no display lights, dealer installed a new radio. the rear brake light burnt out, dealer replaced the bulb. the parking brake sometimes would not release, dealer could not duplicate the problem. the check engine light illuminated. the rear wiper was not cleaning, dealer replaced the wiper arm and blade. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| While driving the brakes suddenly malfunctioned, technician told the consumer that all four brake rotor had to be replaced, the consumer found the brakes to be in an excessively deformed condition. nlm | |||
| While driving 70 mph and when brakes are applied vehicle vibrates severely, causing loss of control. cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| While driving the brakes suddenly malfunctioned, technician told the consumer that all four brake rotor had to be replaced, the consumer found the brakes to be in an excessively deformed condition. nlm | |||
| 07/10/2001 | |||
| Brakes have been a problem since december 2000. there has been extended stopping distance. also, brakes constantly squeaked. abs light was repaired, but intermittently went on and off. dealer stated that abs light being on would not affect brake system. on july 10, 2001, brakes were still squeaking. consumer left vehicle at dealer's for a month, and dealer stated that rotors were warped, and pads worn out. dealer resurfaced and replaced pads for both front and rear rotors on dec-20-2000. also, dealer replaced pads again on 4-27-2001. on 6-29-2001, brakes had excessive brake dust. dealer couldn't find problem. on 7-10-2001, dealer test drove and heard squeaking. dealer cut and replaced rotors. but, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| When applying brakes between 45 to 50mph vehicle pulls to the left. dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and replaced pads/rotors,and calipers. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1999 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| In the first 25 days i owned and operated my explorer, i experienced 4 incidents of brake malfunction. in all four of the incidents, i was traveling at slow or moderate speeds. in the two instances where the failure occurred while i was traveling forward, i was traveling at 15-25 mph and was attempting to slow and not come to an immediate stop. i did not lose brake pedal pressure. the vehicle did not respond (did not slow) to my pressing the brake pedal. in the two instances where i encounted brake failure in reverse, i was traveling at 5 mph and experienced no loss of brake pedal pressure. in the 4/24 incident, i was attempting to parallel park. as i backed into the spot and attempted to slow before stopping, i braked, but the explorer did not slow or obviously stop. i had to put the car hastilly in drive to avoid hitting the parked car behind me. again, i was only trying to park at 5 mph or less, but the brakes did not slow the vehicle like they do normally. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 ford explorer with recall parts not available. consumer states that the dealer told him the recall parts would not be available until january 2008. dealer did not disconnect the cruise control and told the consumer it was not a big deal. *kb the consumer had some brake work done and he soon discovered the caliper mounting bracket bolts were loose and one of the bolts was missing. *jb | |||
| 04/29/2007 | 82185 | 1 | 12/05/1998 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph on a sunny day heard and felt a bump. she observed from the rearview mirror that there was a tire in the road and realized it was the emergency spare tire. there was a broken bolt found with the tire in the street. the consumer stated the bolt, cable, and suspension mechanism was apparently rusty and worn. the number of cylinders were unavailable. the failure was 82,185 ,and the current mileage is 82,189. *ak the consumer provided the repair invoice. the dealer stated replaced front and rear brakes, rotors and serviced caliper. the dealer also replaced the spare tire. updated 05/23/07 *tr | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph brakes locked up. this caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. consumer managed to pull over.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/29/2007 | 82185 | 1 | 12/05/1998 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph on a sunny day heard and felt a bump. she observed from the rearview mirror that there was a tire in the road and realized it was the emergency spare tire. there was a broken bolt found with the tire in the street. the consumer stated the bolt, cable, and suspension mechanism was apparently rusty and worn. the number of cylinders were unavailable. the failure was 82,185 ,and the current mileage is 82,189. *ak the consumer provided the repair invoice. the dealer stated replaced front and rear brakes, rotors and serviced caliper. the dealer also replaced the spare tire. updated 05/23/07 *tr | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 65000 | 3 | |
| Vehicle had been to the repair shop three times for the pads and rotors being defective. also, seemed to be an issue with other consumers. *ak the consumer stated that the brakes squeak even after the repair. *tc | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning left driver side wheel has a squeaking noise while applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Reports of early brake repalcement (between 15 & 25,000 mi) have been made to me, including those by the dealer's service consultant. due to ford's poor record with the tire recall notice, i am convince that inadequate brake pads are installed during manfufacturing to save money. thus premature wear & failure results. i am sending ford a letter requesting reimbursement for a non-warranteable item. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads replaced, causing noise. *mjs | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 12/17/1998 | ||
| Had heard a high pitch squealing noise. brakes became mushy. heard a clunking noise, brakes still mushy. finally no brakes at all. a bolt fell out of brake pads. entire brakes system became damaged. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/29/2007 | 82185 | 1 | 12/05/1998 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph on a sunny day heard and felt a bump. she observed from the rearview mirror that there was a tire in the road and realized it was the emergency spare tire. there was a broken bolt found with the tire in the street. the consumer stated the bolt, cable, and suspension mechanism was apparently rusty and worn. the number of cylinders were unavailable. the failure was 82,185 ,and the current mileage is 82,189. *ak the consumer provided the repair invoice. the dealer stated replaced front and rear brakes, rotors and serviced caliper. the dealer also replaced the spare tire. updated 05/23/07 *tr | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 65000 | 3 | |
| Vehicle had been to the repair shop three times for the pads and rotors being defective. also, seemed to be an issue with other consumers. *ak the consumer stated that the brakes squeak even after the repair. *tc | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 62792 | 2 | |
| Brake rotors warped and required replacement 2 months after brake service which included machining rotors in (4-24-04). follow up service (8-16-04) for problem found warped rotors on left side, in which ford dealer service charged for replacement. (10-15-04) right side rotor now exhibiting same defect. *ak | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph brakes locked up. this caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. consumer managed to pull over.*ak | |||
| 08/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experiencing thumping noise while driving and loss of brake effectiveness. vehicle checked by dealer, who advised that rotors were pitted (rusted from inside out). as rotor pitting got worse, it caused excessive wear. damaged to brake pads. *ak consumer purchased an extended warranty but the dealer refused to replace the rotors as being defective. consumer stated that the metal being used in the manufacturing process caused the rotors to rust. *yh | |||
| 02/14/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, also parking brake does not release, and the cruise control cable was replaced, the check engine light illuminated.*ak *slc | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| First occurrence 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occurred when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. my ford dealership replaced three tires and turned the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurrence 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. since my dealereship is not opened on saturday's, i took it to another ford dealership. again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. i am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. has anyone else had this problem? do i need to do something else to get this corrected for good? | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| First occurre 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occured when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. my ford dealership replaced three tires and trued the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurre 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. since my dealereship is not opened on saturday's, i took it to another ford dealership. again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. i am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. has anyone else had this problem? do i need to do something else to get this corrected for good?*ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | |||
| While driving ounder wet or slushy conditions front braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to right which resulted in a crash. mechanic said it was due to a defective front right rotor. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 107349 | 1 | 06/15/2001 |
| 99 ford explorer, 1. no brakes, 2. brake line wore through down by the metal power steering pump pipes. 3 had it towed to the garage. *nm | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 07/18/1998 |
| 1998 ford explorer brakes failed when trying to apply in traffic. *ts the consumer was informed the brake line was corroded. the mechanic stated the brake line was not made with the proper materials. *jb | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Failure of left rear brake hose, causing loss of brakes. the brake hose ruptured because it had been rubbing against the vent line on the rear axle. *nlm | |||
| 11/07/2000 | |||
| Extended stopping distance. consumer normally traveled at 55-60mph.nhtsa recall 99v123000/ manufacturer's recall 99s16. dealer checked for recall, this vehicle wasn't included although it had same defect. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00v-072), (99v-062), (99v-123), (99v-164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the door of the vehicle. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed prior to recall (99v-123). yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/07/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 08/15/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle caught on fire. the fire started in the brake reservoir. the driver was able to pull the vehicle off the road before it became engulfed in flames. the vehicle was deemed a total loss. no police or fire department was contacted. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 5 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Braking system has failed on this vehicle 4 times in less than 40,000 miles , 3 master cylinders not counting the original, and 3 complete braking systems on all 4 wheels. this vehicle is being repaired at scarff ford in auburn, wa and put back on the road, if it has not been fixed the four time , what makes them think the fifth time will do it. this vehicle is not only a hazard to whom ever gets it, but to everyone around it. why are they allowed to put a vehicle back on the road with known problems? *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/02/1999 | 6 | 02/25/1999 | |
| Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. water leaks inside door frames. automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and b pillar. cd changer jammed twice. limited emblem replaced twice. speedometer reads too fast. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 03/29/1999 | |||
| Fumes coming from the exhaust system are so strong that consumer is unable to drive with the windows down. the dealer is not able to correct this problem. also, when taking foot off brake pedal, brakes do not release completely. this happens during normal braking, no inclement weather. brake booster was replaced. consumer still experiencing the same problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 03/02/1999 | 6 | 02/25/1999 | |
| Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. water leaks inside door frames. automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and b pillar. cd changer jammed twice. limited emblem replaced twice. speedometer reads too fast. *slc | |||