1. Ford Explorer
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  3. 2011
  4. Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2011 Ford Explorer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 17, 2011 · 7,500 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I pulled into a parking stall and applied the brakes. They failed and i only stopped after hitting the glass doors of a closed business. I did not hit the gas pedal and was stopped due to the business' glass front doors. I have been driving for over 37 years and never encountered a problem like this. No one was hurt thankfully, but the problem is still unresolved. Internet search revealed other explorers from other…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10433268

  • September 1, 2011

    Air Conditioner · Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension

    Letter from re few defects in my 2011 ford explorer remain after the dealers repeated repair attempts. These issues distract me while driving and it is a concern to my safety as well *tgw the consumer stated the main issue was the steering; the steering wheel was not straight and when driving, the vehicle pulled in the opposite direction. The shift increased when increasing speed. Also, the a/c unit changed…

    ODI 10427390

  • September 1, 2011 · 11,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The abs system is commanding inputs to the brakes without driver input at various speeds and causing steering wheel torque. This happens regardless of road conditions. The computer has been replaced once and the car is still unsafe to drive. *tr

    ODI 10423846

  • July 27, 2011 · 3,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    My new ford explorer in engaging the brakes without driver input. It applies one brake at a time at all speeds. It torques the steering wheel to the point of losing control. *tr

    ODI 10418000

  • July 15, 2011 · 6,059 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I pulled into my driveway at a slow rate of speed, as i was braking the car was not stopping, as i pressed on the brake pedal it collapsed all the way to the floor but the brakes did not engage, just before the car hit the garage door which was directly in front of me the right front brake engaged, fully, stopping the right front tire only, the car pulled to the right and instead of hitting the garage door it struck…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10438632

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Ford Explorer.

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