1991 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic problems
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Ford Explorer — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission went out, then the front main seal. It hasn't been two months and then my heater core went out and at the same time my heater fan. Also, before the front main seal went out the rotors went bad and I still have problems with the braking system. This has all happened within a years time…”
filed Jan 13, 2005
“Vehicle is a 1991 ford explorer xlt eddie bauer edition, 4x4 5-speed manual transaxle, 4.0l v6. Vehicle is equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock brakes. Both rear wheels perform uncommanded full lockup after medium application of brake pedal. Condition persists even when pressure to the brake pedal is…”
filed Jul 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Explorer | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.