2015 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
I have read that there were recalls regarding parking brakes however my specific model 2015 basic model explorer was not on the list but my parking brakes gave out as i tried to back out of my driveway. The brake handle popped up and i was unable to use it ever since and i cannot drive the vehicle without the alarms going off which interferes with my hearing aids. Took it to dealership and the diagnosis was that i…
ODI 11296628
Body · Service Brakes
Hood have detail retaining dents. When i back up swelling sounds
ODI 11203446
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving and the steer well became lock couldn't turn the wheel, tried to pump the brakes and they didn't catch. End up driving right into a pole and the airbags didn't deploy with everyone hitting their heads and kids getting concussions.
Crash reported · 7 injuries
ODI 11153565
Service Brakes
Husband was driving the kids into town for early practice. After almost a [redacted] when he got back the drivers rear brake was glowing red and smelled like it was burning. This could of caused a fire if he drove it longer.
ODI 11145245
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
I was driving my 2015 explorer about 55 mph, coming up to a driveway i needed to turn into a few hundred feet away. Suddenly the car lurched and warning signals popped up on my dash. It alerted me my collision warning sensors failed and service advance trac. I attempted to brake and slow down for my trim and realized i had lost power brakes as well as power steering in my attempt to turn into the driveway. I…
ODI 11021323
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. Is nootgood
ODI 11203594
Service Brakes
BRAKES FAILED ON ICE NO ABS.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10947494
Service Brakes
Brakes failed while driving. After several attempts and running off road it finally allowed me to depress break pedal. Break pedal had become stuck and when it finally worked there was an awkward sound.
ODI 10913822
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
My wife and i park our 2015 ford explorer xlt in the parking area in front of our house. In order to go anywhere, we need to back it out of its parking spot, reverse-turn to the right, apply the brakes, put the vehicle in drive, and finally drive forward on the driveway until reaching the street. This morning, my wife planned to go to the store. She entered the vehicle, started it, put it in reverse, and proceeded…
Crash reported
ODI 10894252
Service Brakes · Steering
April 23 - backing out of a parking space a power steering fault message flashed on the screen, there was no change in the steering of the vehicle at the time. April 26 - same message appears while driving down the interstate, when backing into a parking spot the steering completely locked up, two other messages appeared on the screen at this time. Pictures are included. Vehicle was taken to the dealership the…
ODI 10873950
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
5/27/2016, we unknowingly purchased our 2015 ford explorer. Since then we have experienced a number of issues with this vehicle. The first major issue is exhaust fumes, gases entering into the cabin of the vehicle while driving and upon acceleration. Second, 8/25/17, this vehicle lost all of its functions (brakes,steering) while i was operating the vehicle on a busy street with my children in the car. I have made…
5 injuries
ODI 11041342
Service Brakes · Steering
Upon starting vehicle steering system was unresponsive and a warning notice "service advance track" appeared on dash. Dealer had vehicle for several days and could not duplicate malfunction. Returned without repair. Fault recurred after approximately one week and dealer again could not duplicate fault. Replaced one element of electronic steering system and returned vehicle as repaired. Fault recurred a third time…
ODI 10762263
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that the brake line on the front passenger and front driver side fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the front brake line needed to be replaced. An authorized dealer replaced the front driver and passenger side brake lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 10705832
Service Brakes
I was driving yesterday and a message popped up "terrain management system fault" and then all of a sudden, a check brakes message showed, leaving the brake indicator, abs message saying it is off and an "awd off" message. This happened repeatedly even after turning the car off for hours and restarting. Pictures were taken of the messages and it was dropped at the service department of the local ford dealership.…
ODI 10664314
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Ford Explorer.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.