1992 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes at low speeds, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the front driver and passenger side brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. In…”
filed Jan 31, 2012
“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…”
filed May 20, 2010
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 1992 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.