Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 15859 | 05/01/2002 | 637710 | Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| 15813 | 04/01/2002 | 637542 | Some vehicles equipped with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt | 12/02/2002 | |
| 16021 | 07/01/2002 | 636212 | Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions. *tt | 11/06/2002 | |
| 14899 | 05/01/2001 | 620180 | Information regarding anti-lock brake system (abs) module configuration. *tt | 07/19/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 17231 | 09/01/2003 | 10004087 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light flashing with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 after replacement of the abs module. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| 15106 | 07/01/2001 | 621122 | Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4wabs) lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code b1342 (anti-lock brake control module failure) in self test. *tt | 09/07/2001 | |
| 14430 | 01/01/2000 | 620507 | Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b2607 (module configuration mismatch) present. *tt | 08/13/2001 | |
| 14933 | 05/01/2001 | 620229 | Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4wabs) lamp illuminated and a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1342 (anti-lock brake control module failure) in self test. *tt | 07/23/2001 | |
| 0161 | 04/02/2001 | 619265 | On some sport and sport trac vehicles, the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2607 may or may not be set in the abs module. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 14597 | 01/01/2001 | 617973 | Some vehicles may exhibit an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b2607 (module configuration mismatch) present. *tt | 04/02/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 16437 | 11/01/2002 | 10008359 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj | 07/28/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 16402 | 11/01/2002 | 10008333 | Front brake wear - under investigation. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| 15910 | 05/01/2002 | 637803 | Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| 14772 | 03/01/2001 | 619488 | Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a consistent squealing noise from the front brakes when the brakes are applied. *tt | 06/01/2001 | |
| 14469 | 11/01/2000 | 616556 | Some vehicles may exhibit a consistent squealing noise from the front brakes when the brakes are applied. the noise usually occurs with light brake pedal pressure and goes away with more pressure. this noise may also sound like it is | 03/06/2001 | |
| 8579 | 04/01/2000 | 613686 | Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a repetitive thump / knock noise from the left front which is proportional to wheel speed when braking. *tt | 08/07/2000 | |
| 14073 | 04/01/2000 | 613708 | Some vehicles may experience left front brake thump noise. **mr | 07/27/2000 | |
| 8561 | 04/01/2000 | 613677 | Some vehicles may exhibit a repetitive knock/ thump noise from the left front which is proportional to the wheel speed when braking. **mr | 07/26/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 16121 | 08/01/2002 | 636143 | Some vehicles may exhibit uneven and / or premature front brake pad wear, particularly the front inside pad. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | 02/18/2001 | |
| At 31,000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced, and again at 57,000 miles. have taken it to dealer on several occasions because the brakes squealed, especially when pressure is applied. tech said the brakes needed to seed. problems with front brakes has been ongoing. is this normal or are there other sport trak owners experiencing the same kind of problems with their brakes. (has lead to tires cupping, bushings needing replacement, front end alignments, ball joint replacement, etc.)*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/28/2004 | 12000 | 02/28/2004 | |
| My wife and i recently purchased a 2001 ford explorer sport trac from simmons rockwell, in big flats new york on february 28, 2004. upon signing paperwork, we were shown a form from ford motor company indicating that the vehicle mentioned was a repurchased vehicle. the form stated that the origional owner was complaining of the abs system not properly working. the sales representative and the ford form stated that the vehicle was repaired and was in satisfactory condition. a couple of weeks later i experienced a problem with the abs system not working and a light on the dash indicating that there was a problem. i contacted the dealer the next day and i was told that they could not help me that i would have to contact a ford dealer. i contacted mcguire ford in ithaca new york and they ran a repair history on this vehicle, which showed numerous attempts to repair the abs system. mcguire ford stated that they had to order parts for the abs system. a week later mcguire ford replaced parts for the abs system. a few days later i had troubles with the abs system again and contacted simmons rockwell ford in hornell new york. i dropped the vehicle off for repairs on 4/1/04 and picked it up 0n 4/2/04. on 4/2/04 i experienced problems with the brake system again. i contacted simmons rockwell hornell service department and asked them if it was alright if i used any ford dealership for repairs as they were 45 miles away from my home. they indicated yes that any ford dealer would honor the warranty,so i went to my local ford dealer. this dealer refused to do repairs due to the extensive history of problems with this vehicle and past problems with simmons rockwell. this vehicle has less than 29,000 miles on it and i have not owned the vehicle for a month and i had to have unsuccessful repairs made. the first payment is due on 4/13/04. i dropped the vehicle off to simmons rockwell on 4/5/04 and told the sales rep mike giagios that i did not want the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors warp and brakes are bad within 13,000 miles. problem has recurred several times. apparently the brakes for the heavier ford sport trac model are from the lighter ford ranger and undersized. brakes failing on this short interval could lead to drivers on the road with totally inadequate braking capacity. *tr | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The brakes failed. this consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. mechanic determined that this occurred because of a defect in the multi function switch. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 70000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes, rotors, and calipers had to be replaced on 3 separate occasions. currently, abs brake system light kept coming on. vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
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| Consumer states the vehicle has been in the repair shop 8 times concering the brake system, the pads do not wear down and there is no squeaking sound to alert consumer that there is a problem, the vehicle will not stop when attempting to brake.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 70000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes, rotors, and calipers had to be replaced on 3 separate occasions. currently, abs brake system light kept coming on. vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 70000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes, rotors, and calipers had to be replaced on 3 separate occasions. currently, abs brake system light kept coming on. vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | 02/18/2001 | |
| At 31,000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced, and again at 57,000 miles. have taken it to dealer on several occasions because the brakes squealed, especially when pressure is applied. tech said the brakes needed to seed. problems with front brakes has been ongoing. is this normal or are there other sport trak owners experiencing the same kind of problems with their brakes. (has lead to tires cupping, bushings needing replacement, front end alignments, ball joint replacement, etc.)*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 36201 | 4 | 05/04/2002 |
| I have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the brakes had to be replaced. the right front was down to bare metal. the rotor was replaced. twice since then the brakes have been replaced with the exact same ploblem and now need to be replaced again.ford parts were used and parts were professionally installed.i have spoked with 11 other people who have the same truck with the same problem. also the turn signal and brake lights do not work if the tilt steering is tilted down. my truck has less than 92000 miles, and quiiet frankly i am very disappointed. i have owned fords for the past 25 years and until this one i would not have owned anything else. now it's time to get a new truck and i am not at all set on a ford. *ak | |||