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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Ford Explorer brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 142003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Multiple failures including: Defective tires, rotors and brakes crystallizing, "check engine light" illuminating, cross bars on the trunk, paint peeling and defective cruise control.

- Union City, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 262001

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed to stop vehicle and there was extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that rotors needed replacing due to being corroded. Did not have any emergency brakes.

- Stockbridge, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 052001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Was driving vehicle and had to jam on brakes when another vehicle cut in front. ABS system locked up. Prior to locking up, had 3 sets of brakes, and 2 sets of rotors replaced. Third time heard grinding noises on right front wheel. Sounded like metal to metal. Driver side rotors were shot due to brakes locking up. At dealership, nothing was found wrong.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #6

Jun 132001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the consumer replaced the left rear brake rotor he noticed that the lining had come loose from the metal of the rear parking brake shoe and it was less than half worn, all four shoe linings were crazed but were not broken.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 112000

Explorer

  • miles
Front and rear brake pads and rotors failed making it difficult to stop the vehicle. Nlm

- Malvern, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 231999

Explorer

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors failed causing noise. Mjs

- Brookevill, MD, USA

problem #3

Mar 011998

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When brakes are applied at highway speeds the vehicle vibrates. Brake rotors are warped. Owner has had the vehicle tuned. The dealer has been notified.

- Gardner, KS, USA

problem #2

Apr 171998

Explorer

  • miles
Warped front brake rotors.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 301996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective brake rotors.

- Downey, CA, USA

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