2000 Ford Explorer Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

September 3, 2003

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

ABS SYSTEM DISENGAGES INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

ODI 10038253

August 22, 2003

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will vibrate, and extended stopping distance. *ak

ODI 10042416

April 15, 2003 · 40,378 miles

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control

The tachometer cable failed at 40,378 miles. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle cruise control failed at 40,578 miles and the abs failed at 47,900 miles. In addition, the company where the vehicle was bought is already out of business. *la *jb

ODI 10038178

July 27, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

This is the second ford explorer i have owned. I never had a brake job performed on the first explorer. On the 2000 explorer (my second explorer), this is the third time my vehicle has had its brakes repaired. My driving habits have not changed during the ownership of the vehicle. The first repair was at 21801miles. The second repair was at 22490 miles. The third repair was at 33575 miles.*ak

ODI 764972

December 4, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

On 12/4/01 traveling approximately 55 mph when i had to suddenly brake for a suddenly stopped car in front of me. I pressed the brake and no abs deployed thus causing me to hit the car in front of me at near full speed. Upon impact of my front end with rearend of other car, my truck sustained major damage to the entire front end, including fender, punctured radiator, compressed both side panels, folded hood. It was…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 762505

August 15, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front · Gasoline · Rim · Shock Absorber

Front end shakes and the vehicle floats. Vehicle wanders in between lanes. Dealer replaced front shocks, but the loose feeling is still there.*ak the vehicle was vibrating due to bent rim. The brake failed at 6000 miles. There was engine noise and the cause was not known. The tires were on recall and were replaced by firestone. The shcock absorbers also failed. *yh

ODI 897014

August 4, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Whenever vehicle has been through a car wash under carriage gets wet, and brakes fail to work properly. Had rear ended another vehicle when this had happened. Mechanic indicated problem will always happen when brakes are wet.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 893568

June 16, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Shock Absorber · Starter Assembly · Tires · Visibility

The firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00t005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The abs warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up…

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ODI 10021538

April 14, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission

Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. Also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak *slc

ODI 886329

February 26, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Brakes have failed on two occasions. Both times at low rate of speed, after first braking stops vehicle, but then brakes fail causing extended stopping. Brought vehicle to dealer first time of failure in fall of 2000. They were unable to get the vehicle . *ak

Crash reported

ODI 741566

February 15, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Consumer was traveling 35mph while changing into a turn lane brakes were suddenly applied, they locked up and vehicle skidded. This was second time vehicle has done this. Consumer has a private mechanic to look at vehicle. Consumer will added the vin#. *ak

ODI 880815

January 1, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

During panic braking at any speed vehicle will pull violently to right. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and replaced various aspects of braking system. Please provide any additional information/attachments pertaining to this defect. *ak

ODI 889090

December 7, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While traveling 70 mph vehicles in front of consumer stopped suddenly. When consumer stepped on brake pedal it responded normally, but abs brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, and eventually came to a stop. No accident or injuries occurred. 5 passengers were in vehicle at time of incident.no prior warnings. *ak after the first incident, the brakes failed but worked properly when applied again. *yh

ODI 876975

October 11, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission

While reversing engine could not decelerate. When stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. Then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 879230

September 3, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Brakes failed on more than one occasion. Took to dealer on sep.4 told on the 5th that nothing was wrong with them. I beg to differ because i didn't stop when i applied my brakes. Rear windshield wiper moter is already out and had to be replaced. The front seat tracks also need to be replaced because they don't stay latched or they will not come up when you try to get them to. I was told the tires on my truck were…

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ODI 730530

November 17, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When the brakes were applied in a panic stop the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping which caused a minor collision. Dealer has inspected and will repair the vehicle. 8ak

Crash reported

ODI 853382

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

2000 ford explorer does not completely stop when brakes are applied. *ts ***no answer required*** *jb

ODI 10148713

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Vehicle Speed Control

Cruise control and horn has failed possibly due to electrical problems . Also brakes take longer time for vehicle to stop.*ak

ODI 883509

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Anti-lock brake system does not work because abs warning light is illuminated on dash panel. Consumer was told this by dealer. *ak

ODI 877220

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Lamp

Abs light and brake light stay on, indicating a problem with braking systelm. Also, heater and air conditioner malfunctioned. Please provide further information.*ak

ODI 873467

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Caliper

When applying brakes brake light came on indicating a malfunction within the system ,pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision due to a defect in the front left brake caliper. Please give any further details.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 873169

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While depressing the brakes in a sudden stop. Pedal would go to the floorboard, causing the consumer to depress the gass and brake pedals at same time. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 858280

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

At low speeds of 20-35mph when braking vehicle slides & swerves, brakes shakes. *ak

ODI 747185

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

At 20-35mph when braking vehicle slowly, brakes grind excessively, vehicle slides and swerves.*ak

ODI 747184