Braking issues. - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

praveen · 03-17-2010, 04:35 PM

i have Ford Explorer 2006 model. It has done 35000 KM. The issue is that while applying brake, the steering tilts to right and the vehicle turns slightly to the right. What might be the cause? Is it a common problem with the Explorer?

**BrooklynBay** · 03-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2006-2010 section. Check your alignment, brake caliper bolts, ball joints, and tie rods. Are all of the tires the same number?

FIND · 03-17-2010, 04:50 PM

check your brakes and balljoints.

praveen · 03-17-2010, 04:50 PM

Thanks for your immediate reply.
Yes, all tyres are of the same number and I got the wheel alignment done just two weeks back. Still the issue exists.

**BrooklynBay** · 03-17-2010, 04:53 PM

Maybe the alignment was done incorrectly? Have the shop double check their work.

2006_MM_FYRE41 · 03-18-2010, 04:54 PM

Your right front brake caliper may be hanging up causing the pull to the right.

*jupiterak* · 03-18-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006_MM_FYRE41

Your right front brake caliper may be hanging up causing the pull to the right.

I agree. Most likely a seized or sticking caliper.

praveen · 03-25-2010, 08:03 PM

I got all the brake pads replaced with new ones and realigned. Now it is much better than before.

**BrooklynBay** · 03-25-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the update!

praveen · 03-30-2010, 01:08 PM

Yes, I am confirming that this is due to wheel alignment problem. When I took it for wheel alignment, one mechanic showed me how the right hand side tyre was not vertical at 90° angle. There was an issue with the suspension at right hand side. When he made the wheel suspend freely, the wheel was shaking as if it was hanging. He tightened the nuts and aligned properly. After a test drive, presently I feel that the problem is resolved. I will drive some more miles and confirm in this forum whether the issue has been resolved completely.

Thanks once again for all your advises.

03-17-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
praveen Wannabe Elite Explorer Qatar, Qatar 2006 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	Braking issues. i have Ford Explorer 2006 model. It has done 35000 KM. The issue is that while applying brake, the steering tilts to right and the vehicle turns slightly to the right. What might be the cause? Is it a common problem with the Explorer?

03-17-2010, 04:39 PM	#2
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 35,464 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2006-2010 section. Check your alignment, brake caliper bolts, ball joints, and tie rods. Are all of the tires the same number? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

03-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 35,464 Vehicle Specs	Maybe the alignment was done incorrectly? Have the shop double check their work. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

03-25-2010, 08:03 PM	#8
praveen Wannabe Elite Explorer Qatar, Qatar 2006 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	Braking issue I got all the brake pads replaced with new ones and realigned. Now it is much better than before.

03-25-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 35,464 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the update! __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum.

03-17-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
FIND Wannabe Elite Explorer Vermillion, SD 92 XLT 4wd Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	check your brakes and balljoints.

03-18-2010, 04:54 PM	#6
2006_MM_FYRE41 Wannabe Elite Explorer South Elgin, Illinois 2006 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 52 Vehicle Specs	Your right front brake caliper may be hanging up causing the pull to the right.

03-30-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
praveen Wannabe Elite Explorer Qatar, Qatar 2006 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	Alignment issue Yes, I am confirming that this is due to wheel alignment problem. When I took it for wheel alignment, one mechanic showed me how the right hand side tyre was not vertical at 90° angle. There was an issue with the suspension at right hand side. When he made the wheel suspend freely, the wheel was shaking as if it was hanging. He tightened the nuts and aligned properly. After a test drive, presently I feel that the problem is resolved. I will drive some more miles and confirm in this forum whether the issue has been resolved completely. Thanks once again for all your advises.