Bkeller
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- July 19, 2014
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- City, State
- Columbus, Ohio
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2011 Explorer Limited
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am at the end of the line with my 2011 Ex limited, 110k miles.
Problem- about once in every 10 times driving it, and only in stop and go traffic my brakes go VERY soft. I mean so soft that I can push down to where they end. ( I always know it’s coming, it’s not instant, they get soft in maybe 4 total presses.) If I push the pedal far down (almost to the end) all of a sudden the ABS will pulsate and it seemed like it was my front left that was pulsatating/ locking up and it wasn’t stopping me very well at all. I would say when this happens I have maybe 10-20% of the braking power that I have normally. This has happened 20+ times to me and once to my wife (she pulled over as she was scared out of her mind). When this happens, I limp it home and pull it in the garage. The next morning the brakes will work absolutely perfect until the next traffic jam that I get into.. it could be later that day or a week later. Also, I have drove my Explorer 3 hours (twice) in the middle of the night (no traffic) with no problems whatsoever, Brakes worked perfect.
Solution 1- I brought it to a local shop (non-Ford) and they had it for a week and could not replicate when the brakes go out. They suggested I replace pads (4), rotors (2 front), calipers ( 2 front). $1000. The brakes weren’t even 2 years old, but since the shop recommended it I was willing to do whatever to make my Explorer safe for my family. The next day driving home the brakes went totally soft. Failure.
Solution 2- I brought it to a large Ford Dealer/ Service center, they have had it 12 days and they can’t replicate it. I asked if they could just have a Tech drive it to and from work (because I know it will eventually happen but they said that’s not safe for their employee. I KNOW.) They say it’s fine. Failure.
Solution 3- do you know? Please Please Please HELP.
Problem- about once in every 10 times driving it, and only in stop and go traffic my brakes go VERY soft. I mean so soft that I can push down to where they end. ( I always know it’s coming, it’s not instant, they get soft in maybe 4 total presses.) If I push the pedal far down (almost to the end) all of a sudden the ABS will pulsate and it seemed like it was my front left that was pulsatating/ locking up and it wasn’t stopping me very well at all. I would say when this happens I have maybe 10-20% of the braking power that I have normally. This has happened 20+ times to me and once to my wife (she pulled over as she was scared out of her mind). When this happens, I limp it home and pull it in the garage. The next morning the brakes will work absolutely perfect until the next traffic jam that I get into.. it could be later that day or a week later. Also, I have drove my Explorer 3 hours (twice) in the middle of the night (no traffic) with no problems whatsoever, Brakes worked perfect.
Solution 1- I brought it to a local shop (non-Ford) and they had it for a week and could not replicate when the brakes go out. They suggested I replace pads (4), rotors (2 front), calipers ( 2 front). $1000. The brakes weren’t even 2 years old, but since the shop recommended it I was willing to do whatever to make my Explorer safe for my family. The next day driving home the brakes went totally soft. Failure.
Solution 2- I brought it to a large Ford Dealer/ Service center, they have had it 12 days and they can’t replicate it. I asked if they could just have a Tech drive it to and from work (because I know it will eventually happen but they said that’s not safe for their employee. I KNOW.) They say it’s fine. Failure.
Solution 3- do you know? Please Please Please HELP.