2008 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems

December 2, 2016 · 222,500 miles

Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

When the abs sensors in the front hub assemblies fail, the traction control system goes into a sporadic limp mode that cuts power to the wheels causing a temporary loss of control leaving the vehicle powerless in on coming traffic. This event usually occurs when turning on to a road way, braking while turning, or accelerating on the expressway. *tr

ODI 10929526

September 20, 2016 · 145,000 miles

Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

TIRE SENSOR WAS ON AND TRANSMISSOIN IS LEAKING

ODI 10978975

June 23, 2016 · 98,240 miles

Service Brakes · Steering

Brakes failed ! I was making a left turn ( about 80 angle ) into a store plaza that has a slight hill . While making the turn there was a single thump. Steering wheel locked into turning position then released , depressed the breaks as i hit the breaks the break peddle went to the floor and nothing happened made several quick attempts then brakes went to normal operation.

ODI 10876474

April 8, 2014 · 77,000 miles

Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the electronic stability control warning light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires connected to the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…

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ODI 10681667

June 12, 2012 · 85,001 miles

Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering

Vehicle check charging system light came on, shortly after the vehicle stall while in motion driving at a speed of approximately 25mph and eventually loss power, steering control and braking capabilities. Currently at the mechanic, it appears it may have been an alternator malfunction that caused the loss of power. *tr

ODI 10461380