1992 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

“I believe that a very serious design flaw exist in the brake system on the Ford Explorer. The light on my ABS brakes would come on once in a while then go out. I think that most people would not even notice. It happened to me twice that I am aware of, the first time I was braking moderately hard for a red light my vehicle immediately spun hard to the left I was able to correct it and regain control I was driving at 40 MPH. …”

“While driving at approximately 35mpr , both the emergency brake and antilock lights came on. I pulled over to check the situation. Couldn't determine a problem so drove two blocks to a service station where I determined that I was loosing break fluid. After pouring in brake fluid and it came right out on the ground I left the car to be worked on the next day. The mechanic found that the brake line was severed due to the main spring support broke and cut the brake line. The car was towed to another mechanic who did the repair. …”

“The anti-lock brakes locked up while slowing for a 15mph curve and the Explorer tracked straight ahead. Any and all braking seemed useless during the attempted decelaration process. I'm tardy in reporting this event,but a similar accident by friends of ours in a 1993 Explorer made me think thev whole accident over. I firmly believe Ford has a problem with their earlier explorers in regards to ABS/disc brakes/and slowing in general. Would like to know if this is an isolated event or whether this is somewhat commom in the earlier production explorers.”

“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the brake pedal would feel spongy when depressed and would increase stopping distance. The vehicle previously received repairs under NHTSA recall campaign id number 96v024001 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic). The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a missing stud and nut from the master cylinder. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall campaign and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

“After purchasing this uv from a dealer.paying top dollar for this eddie bauer uv,I have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. Could not go more than 60 miles an hiur,uv was shaing so bad. Oil leaking ,brakes bad. It was bandaided t sell I am sure. A 8 year old car with only 52,000miles and in this horrible repair condition,is almost suspect to inquire y of a odometer turn back, luckily I bought ins, took to a Ford dealerand had repairs totoalling almost $2500.of which I had to pay $800. Out of my own pocket. The brakes needed to be worked on, ther were 3 reca;lls which were taken care of. …”