Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 190
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 21
- Years with records
- 2000–2020
- Stored years
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 190 stored complaint records:
- 29 indicate a crash
- 16 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- rear brakes · 12 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- rear brake · 11 records
- brake pads · 11 records
- power steering · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 47 |
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle unexpectedly breaks, as if detecting a crash, when there is clearly no car ahead. Vehicle takes over control of breaks unexpectedly. Has happened on repeated occasions and already reported to manufacturer months ago.
ODI 11307311
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The explorer was put into reverse. The vehicle drove forward about 3 ft, jerked, then slammed into reverse. Reaction time on my behalf was slow as it was unexpected, i almost hit a light pole. This occurred in a parking lot
ODI 11307291
Engine · Service Brakes · Wheels
I have now had 2 problems with this dealership, and personally i believe everyone deserves second chances, the first vehicle the seller sold me had major issues with gas tank had a hole in it and exposed wires right next to it so that truck was a ticking time bomb, now i have a 2006 ford explorer with more issues but again the seller makes its seem like a pretty reliable car and lies about the issues, covers up the…
ODI 11281755
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Starting whit a noise problem on engine we bring the vehicle to service department them said was not a problem 2 months later we are here on service department for steering wheel problem, brake noise, to much problems. We buy a new car to avoid this problems and issues wasting our time. And money.
ODI 11270692
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the transmission shifted into gear improperly. On one occasion the vehicle independently shifted from park to reverse independently. The vehicle was taken to airport marina ford located at 5880 w centinela ave, los angeles, ca 90045 [redacted]) where the vehicle was repaired. The contact also heard an abnormal noise…
ODI 11309033
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle is randomly braking for no unknown reason. Almost like if i was driving and put on emergency brake. It mostly does it while in reverse when there is literally nothing around me. There is an option and it has still does it with option off. It has nearly caused 1 accident when i was in my sons car pool line at school. Otherwise it has caused extreme anxiety because i don't know when it will happen. The…
ODI 11308254
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