2017 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. Prior to the failure, the battery spontaneously exploded and was replaced. The vehicle was taken to angela krause ford ([redacted], alpharetta, ga 30009, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the battery acid was not cleaned up properly and corroded everything under the hood,…
ODI 11280392
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
When gear is engaged in 'd' with engine on, vehicle moves without foot on throttle. When brake is applied to stop it, there comes a loud vibration from the engine which becomes nervous and tries to drag vehicle forward unless gear is put in 'n' or 'p'. It happens anytime vehicle is stationary with engine running including stop signs and traffic lights. No check light on dashboard. Phenomenon observed in early…
ODI 11182217
Electrical System · Service Brakes
While driving to work, while the vehicle was in motion, i heard a loud pop sound, engine began to smoke. Had vehicle towed in to local ford dealership which indicated bad cell in manufacturers battery causing it to blow and spray battery acid all over engine components at 26,127 miles. Dealership did not follow proper procedure when replacing battery and left acid on engine and components. Battery acid had eaten…
Crash reported
ODI 11229919
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was traveling approximately 40-50mph on the highway, traffic stopped abruptly, collision warning system with brake support did not activate, driver attempted to make a hard stop, brakes engaged at initial push of the pedal then became unresponsive regardless of force applied to the pedal, vehicle rear-end another vehicle, air-bags did not deploy, sos post-crash alert system did not activate, 911 assist did…
Crash reported
ODI 11110171
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Driving down a dirt trail from a mountain outlook the cars electrical shut off. We had no control of brakes, or anything but stearing. Not to mention we were picking up major speed down a mountain, and bouncing everywhere. We had to swerve back and forth, hitting bushes and semi driving up the side of the mountain to try and slow down. Our whole family was in the car, including a two month old and a three year old.…
ODI 11039479
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was involved in a front end collision with a wall due to brake failure. The contact struck the steering column because the seat belt failed to properly restrain her. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence and then to the gorno ford dealer, where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11003582
Service Brakes
Brakes are very sensitive. When applying them you have to think a lot about foot pressure. Unless you want to come to a complete stop at 60 mph. Local ford service manager told me he knows about the sensitivity and no fix for it at this time. So we will wait till we have a possible accident or sell the care as is.
ODI 10949724
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2017 Ford Explorer.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.