2015 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

After dealer-performed repair to the ABS braking system, the vehicle was returned with a malfunctioning ABS control module and a loose brake line near the ABS unit. An independent licensed repair facility confirmed that the ABS control module was never programmed with required vehicle configuration data and would not accept programming attempts. The module is internally corrupted and requires replacement. The loose brake line was tightened by the independent shop. Multiple ABS and communication fault codes were present, and warning lights remained illuminated. The braking system was compromised and the vehicle was not safe to operate due to risk of brake failure and loss of ABS function. The condition was confirmed by an independent service center.

1-emergency brake will no longer engage, alert continues to sound while driving even though it’s not working. Took it to a mechanic and he was unable to diagnose exactly where in the emergency brake system the issue is.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power, with the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,443.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while out of town. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the ABS module was on back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact’s brother owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was being driven by the owner, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that an independent mechanic unofficially diagnosed the vehicle powertrain failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,400.

I was driving my explorer in the snow and had put it in 4 wheel snow mode..as I was driving down a hill and began braking to make a turn the car slid a little bit and I thought nothing of it. I parked and drove again in snow mode a few miles and noticed that after I put the car back into regular drive the brake pedal seemed harder than usual. I parked, waited a minute, turned my car back on, touched the brake pedal and it seemed ok or better. A few hours later, I leave work and brakes seem harder than usual again. I had not put it in snow mode nor were any warning lights on. I only make it a mile or so when I find myself in the left lane of a highway attempting to drive up hill and my car barely goes 20mph. Something is seriously wrong at this point, with my 4 way flashers on, I had to navigate heavy rush hour traffic on a highway until I could find a safe place to pull off. Still no warning lights. I call my mechanic and he advised me to have it towed to his garage, Meineke. He is able to look at it the next day and finds the brakes are locked up and possibly something wrong with the 4 wheel drive. He's unable to determine for sure what is wrong and I have it towed again to the Ford Dealership. Ford Dealership has it for a few days and they had a tough time determining what was wrong. They checked codes and because no warning lights were on they didn't have much to go on. They determined it wasn't my 4 wheel drive but that it was my ABS module. They replaced it and flushed the fluid (which I was told was not the problem, it showed no signs of being compromised). They also replaced brakes rotors and calipers in the rear which I believe we're damaged in the ordeal. I do believe my safety and the safety of others was at risk. I should have seen a warning light to let me know something was wrong before I was on a highway.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the steering wheel inadvertently seized. The warning message "Steering Malfunction, Serviced Needed" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to pull into a parking space with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced, and that the failure was a manufacturer’s defect. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired and was towed back to her residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist because there was no open recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Driving at interstate speeds I lost total ABS, Traction Control, and Stability Control systems. Putting the lives of my entire family at risk. Also catylatic converts have gone bad

EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NO LONGER ENGAGING. YOU CAN PUSH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOWN, THERE IS TENSION, BUT IT WONT LOCK IN PLACE.

I HAVE READ THAT THERE WERE RECALLS REGARDING PARKING BRAKES HOWEVER MY SPECIFIC MODEL 2015 BASIC MODEL EXPLORER WAS NOT ON THE LIST BUT MY PARKING BRAKES GAVE OUT AS I TRIED TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKE HANDLE POPPED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO USE IT EVER SINCE AND I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE ALARMS GOING OFF WHICH INTERFERES WITH MY HEARING AIDS. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT I NEEDED A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT KIT, A COST OVER $700.

MY PARKING BRAKE WONT ENGAGE. APPEARED AT 57K MILES. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY.

HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE KIDS INTO TOWN FOR EARLY PRACTICE. AFTER ALMOST A 45 MINUTE DRIVE WHEN HE GOT BACK THE DRIVERS REAR BRAKE WAS GLOWING RED AND SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING. THIS COULD OF CAUSED A FIRE IF HE DROVE IT LONGER.

BRAKES FAILED ON ICE NO ABS.

BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND RUNNING OFF ROAD IT FINALLY ALLOWED ME TO DEPRESS BREAK PEDAL. BREAK PEDAL HAD BECOME STUCK AND WHEN IT FINALLY WORKED THERE WAS AN AWKWARD SOUND.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY AND A MESSAGE POPPED UP "TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT" AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, A CHECK BRAKES MESSAGE SHOWED, LEAVING THE BRAKE INDICATOR, ABS MESSAGE SAYING IT IS OFF AND AN "AWD OFF" MESSAGE. THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY EVEN AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF FOR HOURS AND RESTARTING. PICTURES WERE TAKEN OF THE MESSAGES AND IT WAS DROPPED AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD ABS SENSOR, BUT UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG IN THE COMPUTER AND SOME OTHER MODULES, THEY DID NOT EVEN GIVE US A TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION. THIS IS NEXT YEARS MODEL AND WE HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR 1 MONTH, NOT A GOOD SIGN. NOT SURE IF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, BUT THEY MIGHT SOON. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD ALSO NOT SAY IF IT WAS/IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH ALL OF THE ERRORS POPPING UP. *TR