Why are the brakes on my Ford Explorer not working?

My 2002 ford explorer sport trac abs brakes pulsate below 5 mph everytime I stop. Any ideas? That is caused by a dry rubber boot around the brake shaft. It is located in the firewall and under the steering wheel. An occasional spray of silicone or w40 will cure it. I installed new brakes rotors and pads on the front brakes.

When did Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer brakes fail?

I purchased my 2009 ford explorer eddie bauer edition May 20, 2009. Had first break failure on 8/24/10 – dealer changed “booster”. Second failure on 9/3/10 – dealer said there was a bad production of “boosters” so they replaced again. The breaks have now failed a third time on 5/16/11. Ford engineer cannot find anything wrong.

What is the problem with my Ford Explorer?

Zero fluid leaks, good rotors, what could the problem be. Is it hard to push the pedal down when it’s cold? It could be your vacuum booster is getting old and brittle, and may need replacing.

Why does my Ford Explorer make a popping noise?

When I press the brake pedal, it often has a popping sound or kind of like a rubber gasket somewhere that needs some type of spray applied to make it stop making a noise but I don’t know how to get to where the noise is coming from. Has anyone else noticed this problem on a 2001 Sport Trac? 07 Explorer (lease). 20k on it. Frt. brakes pulse.

Is there a problem with my 1996 Ford Explorer?

MY 1996 EXPLORER IS 55K MILES ONLY. THE ABS LIGHT IS ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. FIRST DIAGNOSTIC WAS REPLACE ABS COMPUTER, WITH NO RESULTS. ORIGINAL ABS COMPUTER WAS INSTALLED AGAIN AND NOW THE DIAGNOSTIC IS HYDRAULIC VALVES NEED REPLACEMENT. ANY OTHER IDEA TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM?

Why are my brakes pulsating on my Ford E350?

There could be many possibilities that are causing the pulsating of your brakes on your 2008 Ford E350. A few possibilities to start with would be to use a circuit tester like the Quickee Tester, part # 40376, and check the connection of your stoplight wire from the brake controller to your stoplight switch.

Is it unsafe to drive a Ford Explorer?

It is unsafe to drive though because the brake pedal could fail and you would have no brakes all if you still have the problem. The complete job cost me 1400 dollars and I am very unhappy about that.

Are there any recalls on the Ford Explorer?

02′ sport trac anti lock brake pump malfunctioned causing the brakes to fail at the last 6′ of stopping. I received a letter of recall once parts were available. Haven’t heard a word since, 6 months ago.

What kind of brakes does a Ford Ranger have?

The problem is…it’s a Ford. My last truck was a 2000 Ranger (front disc/rear drum brakes with ABS on the rear only) – it had the worst brakes of any vehicle I’ve driven. Its rear brakes would usually grab and lock up the first few stops after it had been parked, but I never noticed the ABS kicking in.

What are the brakes on a Ford Explorer?

The truck has new Motorcraft pads on all 4 wheels. Zero fluid leaks, good rotors, what could the problem be. Is it hard to push the pedal down when it’s cold? It could be your vacuum booster is getting old and brittle, and may need replacing. I replaced my front brakes on a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT including rotors.

Why are the brakes on my Ford Explorer squealing?

About 6 months ago I replaced my rear rotors and pads (front and rear) on my 2000 Ford Explorer XLT as I was hearing some brake squealing. Firestone wanted a lot more money than what I was willing to pay to do the brakes both front and rear. Now my rear brakes are beginning to squeal again, especially when backing out of my driveway.

What happens when you have a problem with your brake calipers?

Whenever you have issues with the brake calipers, you will have problems stopping the car. This can be dangerous, especially when you are traveling at high speeds. The brake calipers have pads attached to them that clap on the wheel rotors.

Zero fluid leaks, good rotors, what could the problem be. Is it hard to push the pedal down when it’s cold? It could be your vacuum booster is getting old and brittle, and may need replacing.

What happens if brake caliper is left unchecked?

Brake caliper sticking can cause serious brake problems if left unchecked. The problem is rather uncommon, but it can affect the safety of your vehicle if not diagnosed and fixed right away.

Why are the brakes on my Ford Explorer not working?