JanChristian
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2011 Limited
I rarely drive our Explorer but I did the other day and noticed the pedal felt super soft and it lacked stopping power. We were at a mileage where the brakes would probably need to be done soon so I figured it was that and took it in. They put new pads on all around, machined the front rotors, and replaced the rear rotors. Once they got it all back together, they said the pedal still felt soft and didn't know what to do so they put in a call with Ford, who then had them replace a rear caliper. I picked it up today and it definitely stops better, but the pedal still feels really soft/spongy. I got a 2017 Escape to drive while our Explorer was in the shop and the braking difference was night and day. The Escape's brakes were firm and very responsive. Our Explorer's brake pedal goes far enough down to where it can't go any further. Are yours like this, or does it sound like something is wrong? I can't remember how it was when new and I'm used to driving a different vehicle, so this could be normal for all I know