1992 Ford Explorer brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 142 complaints for the 1992 Ford Explorer, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 142 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 18 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 18 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
ABS: rear anti lock brakes locks up; vehicle jumps forward; ABS lights comes on; brake pedal went to floor causing accident; rearended another; 3 car collision.
Tl* 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.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Ford Explorer
- Tires 142 complaints
- Engine 70 complaints
- Transmission 70 complaints
- Body & structure 68 complaints
- Suspension 63 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints
- Seat belts 27 complaints